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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,277.72, 1,029,863.58 and 423,988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,277.72, 1,029,863.58 and 423,988.34 is: 585,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,277.72 : 1,029,863.58 = 423,988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,277.72/1,029,863.58 = 423,988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,277.72x = 1,029,863.58 × 423,988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,277.72x = 436,650,149,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,650,149,710.66/746,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,104.09

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