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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,253.66, 1,038,180.33 and 429,900.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,253.66, 1,038,180.33 and 429,900.78 is: 593,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,253.66 : 1,038,180.33 = 429,900.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,253.66/1,038,180.33 = 429,900.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,253.66x = 1,038,180.33 × 429,900.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,253.66x = 446,314,533,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,314,533,647.66/752,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,303.24

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