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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,870.15, 1,029,265 and 423,537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,870.15, 1,029,265 and 423,537.67 is: 584,461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,870.15 : 1,029,265 = 423,537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,870.15/1,029,265 = 423,537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,870.15x = 1,029,265 × 423,537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,870.15x = 435,932,499,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,932,499,912.55/745,870.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,461.65

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