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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,232.01, 1,039,207.28 and 426,500.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,232.01, 1,039,207.28 and 426,500.38 is: 588,427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,232.01 : 1,039,207.28 = 426,500.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,232.01/1,039,207.28 = 426,500.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,232.01x = 1,039,207.28 × 426,500.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,232.01x = 443,222,292,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,222,292,490.23/753,232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,427.32

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