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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,582.73, 1,028,933.30 and 423,322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,582.73, 1,028,933.30 and 423,322.81 is: 584,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,582.73 : 1,028,933.30 = 423,322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,582.73/1,028,933.30 = 423,322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,582.73x = 1,028,933.30 × 423,322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,582.73x = 435,570,935,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,570,935,858.57/745,582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,202.02

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