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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,748.14, 1,013,662.68 and 424,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,748.14, 1,013,662.68 and 424,445.64 is: 585,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,748.14 : 1,013,662.68 = 424,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,748.14/1,013,662.68 = 424,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,748.14x = 1,013,662.68 × 424,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,748.14x = 430,244,704,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,244,704,956.72/734,748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,567.60

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