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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,317.29, 1,038,197.87 and 430,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,317.29, 1,038,197.87 and 430,034.37 is: 593,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,317.29 : 1,038,197.87 = 430,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,317.29/1,038,197.87 = 430,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,317.29x = 1,038,197.87 × 430,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,317.29x = 446,460,766,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,460,766,960.79/752,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,447.44

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