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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,028.95, 1,030,948.66 and 424,769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,028.95, 1,030,948.66 and 424,769.03 is: 586,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,028.95 : 1,030,948.66 = 424,769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,028.95/1,030,948.66 = 424,769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,028.95x = 1,030,948.66 × 424,769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,028.95x = 437,915,061,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,915,061,530.28/747,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,208.96

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