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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,501.17, 1,038,156.02 and 430,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,501.17, 1,038,156.02 and 430,038.28 is: 593,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,501.17 : 1,038,156.02 = 430,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,501.17/1,038,156.02 = 430,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,501.17x = 1,038,156.02 × 430,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,501.17x = 446,446,829,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,446,829,212.45/752,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,283.90

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