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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,029.95, 1,030,950.04 and 424,770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,029.95, 1,030,950.04 and 424,770.03 is: 586,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,029.95 : 1,030,950.04 = 424,770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,029.95/1,030,950.04 = 424,770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,029.95x = 1,030,950.04 × 424,770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,029.95x = 437,916,679,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,916,679,419.30/747,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,210.34

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