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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,365.86, 1,038,264.89 and 430,083.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,365.86, 1,038,264.89 and 430,083.15 is: 593,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,365.86 : 1,038,264.89 = 430,083.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,365.86/1,038,264.89 = 430,083.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,365.86x = 1,038,264.89 × 430,083.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,365.86x = 446,540,234,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,540,234,425.60/752,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,514.75

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