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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,054.92, 1,030,831.79 and 424,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,054.92, 1,030,831.79 and 424,729.39 is: 586,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,054.92 : 1,030,831.79 = 424,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,054.92/1,030,831.79 = 424,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,054.92x = 1,030,831.79 × 424,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,054.92x = 437,824,558,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,824,558,175.05/747,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,067.43

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