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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,205.20, 1,029,766.67 and 423,932.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,205.20, 1,029,766.67 and 423,932.99 is: 585,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,205.20 : 1,029,766.67 = 423,932.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,205.20/1,029,766.67 = 423,932.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,205.20x = 1,029,766.67 × 423,932.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,205.20x = 436,552,059,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,552,059,326.44/746,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,029.50

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