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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,586.26, 1,039,888.71 and 431,222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,586.26, 1,039,888.71 and 431,222.46 is: 595,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,586.26 : 1,039,888.71 = 431,222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,586.26/1,039,888.71 = 431,222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,586.26x = 1,039,888.71 × 431,222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,586.26x = 448,423,367,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,423,367,652.43/753,586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,052.47

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