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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,672.89, 1,029,035.54 and 423,389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,672.89, 1,029,035.54 and 423,389.89 is: 584,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,672.89 : 1,029,035.54 = 423,389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,672.89/1,029,035.54 = 423,389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,672.89x = 1,029,035.54 × 423,389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,672.89x = 435,683,240,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,683,240,643.14/745,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,281.99

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