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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,053.64, 1,029,521.82 and 423,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,053.64, 1,029,521.82 and 423,762.74 is: 584,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,053.64 : 1,029,521.82 = 423,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,053.64/1,029,521.82 = 423,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,053.64x = 1,029,521.82 × 423,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,053.64x = 436,272,987,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,272,987,332.99/746,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,774.29

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