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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,962.34, 1,043,048.75 and 429,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,962.34, 1,043,048.75 and 429,204.29 is: 592,200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,962.34 : 1,043,048.75 = 429,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,962.34/1,043,048.75 = 429,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,962.34x = 1,043,048.75 × 429,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,962.34x = 447,680,990,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,680,990,817.87/755,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,200.13

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