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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,934.62, 1,030,856.92 and 424,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,934.62, 1,030,856.92 and 424,693 is: 586,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,934.62 : 1,030,856.92 = 424,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,934.62/1,030,856.92 = 424,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,934.62x = 1,030,856.92 × 424,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,934.62x = 437,797,717,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,797,717,925.56/746,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,125.89

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