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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,472.57, 1,043,932.52 and 429,786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,472.57, 1,043,932.52 and 429,786.14 is: 593,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,472.57 : 1,043,932.52 = 429,786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,472.57/1,043,932.52 = 429,786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,472.57x = 1,043,932.52 × 429,786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,472.57x = 448,667,724,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,667,724,046.08/756,472.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,105.08

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