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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,500.89, 1,038,155.63 and 430,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,500.89, 1,038,155.63 and 430,038 is: 593,283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,500.89 : 1,038,155.63 = 430,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,500.89/1,038,155.63 = 430,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,500.89x = 1,038,155.63 × 430,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,500.89x = 446,446,370,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,446,370,813.94/752,500.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,283.51

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