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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,250.38, 1,009,095.64 and 425,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,250.38, 1,009,095.64 and 425,335.52 is: 586,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,250.38 : 1,009,095.64 = 425,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,250.38/1,009,095.64 = 425,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,250.38x = 1,009,095.64 × 425,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,250.38x = 429,204,220,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,204,220,228.53/731,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,945.64

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