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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,734.79, 1,042,903.77 and 429,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,734.79, 1,042,903.77 and 429,044.83 is: 592,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,734.79 : 1,042,903.77 = 429,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,734.79/1,042,903.77 = 429,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,734.79x = 1,042,903.77 × 429,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,734.79x = 447,452,474,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,452,474,769.54/755,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,076.06

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