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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,252.63, 1,009,098.74 and 425,337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,252.63, 1,009,098.74 and 425,337.77 is: 586,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,252.63 : 1,009,098.74 = 425,337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,252.63/1,009,098.74 = 425,337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,252.63x = 1,009,098.74 × 425,337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,252.63x = 429,207,811,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,207,811,367.50/731,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,948.74

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