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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,582.64, 1,028,933.17 and 423,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,582.64, 1,028,933.17 and 423,322.72 is: 584,201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,582.64 : 1,028,933.17 = 423,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,582.64/1,028,933.17 = 423,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,582.64x = 1,028,933.17 × 423,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,582.64x = 435,570,788,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,570,788,222.62/745,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,201.89

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