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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,246.62, 1,029,847.87 and 424,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,246.62, 1,029,847.87 and 424,011.31 is: 585,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,246.62 : 1,029,847.87 = 424,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,246.62/1,029,847.87 = 424,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,246.62x = 1,029,847.87 × 424,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,246.62x = 436,667,142,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,667,142,414.80/746,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,151.25

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