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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,629.69, 1,042,689.70 and 428,838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,629.69, 1,042,689.70 and 428,838.64 is: 591,752.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,629.69 : 1,042,689.70 = 428,838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,629.69/1,042,689.70 = 428,838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,629.69x = 1,042,689.70 × 428,838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,629.69x = 447,145,625,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,145,625,532.37/755,629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,752.32

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