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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,861.61, 1,030,664.34 and 424,571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,861.61, 1,030,664.34 and 424,571.73 is: 585,906.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,861.61 : 1,030,664.34 = 424,571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,861.61/1,030,664.34 = 424,571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,861.61x = 1,030,664.34 × 424,571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,861.61x = 437,590,941,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,590,941,883.11/746,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,906.33

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