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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,938.62, 1,030,862.44 and 424,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,938.62, 1,030,862.44 and 424,697 is: 586,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,938.62 : 1,030,862.44 = 424,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,938.62/1,030,862.44 = 424,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,938.62x = 1,030,862.44 × 424,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,938.62x = 437,804,185,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,804,185,680.68/746,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,131.41

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