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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,538.54, 1,038,503.89 and 430,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,538.54, 1,038,503.89 and 430,255.40 is: 593,752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,538.54 : 1,038,503.89 = 430,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,538.54/1,038,503.89 = 430,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,538.54x = 1,038,503.89 × 430,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,538.54x = 446,821,910,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,821,910,265.40/752,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,752.86

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