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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,936.62, 1,030,859.68 and 424,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,936.62, 1,030,859.68 and 424,695 is: 586,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,936.62 : 1,030,859.68 = 424,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,936.62/1,030,859.68 = 424,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,936.62x = 1,030,859.68 × 424,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,936.62x = 437,800,951,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,800,951,797.60/746,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,128.65

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