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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,854.24, 1,029,285.92 and 423,571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,854.24, 1,029,285.92 and 423,571.04 is: 584,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,854.24 : 1,029,285.92 = 423,571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,854.24/1,029,285.92 = 423,571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,854.24x = 1,029,285.92 × 423,571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,854.24x = 435,975,707,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,975,707,591.76/745,854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,532.05

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