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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,757.30, 1,038,778.17 and 426,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,757.30, 1,038,778.17 and 426,063.30 is: 587,952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,757.30 : 1,038,778.17 = 426,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,757.30/1,038,778.17 = 426,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,757.30x = 1,038,778.17 × 426,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,757.30x = 442,585,255,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,585,255,078.16/752,757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,952.13

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