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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,397.79, 1,039,395.90 and 426,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,397.79, 1,039,395.90 and 426,635.76 is: 588,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,397.79 : 1,039,395.90 = 426,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,397.79/1,039,395.90 = 426,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,397.79x = 1,039,395.90 × 426,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,397.79x = 443,443,465,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,443,465,235.00/753,397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,591.41

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