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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,059.13, 1,030,990.32 and 424,799.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,059.13, 1,030,990.32 and 424,799.22 is: 586,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,059.13 : 1,030,990.32 = 424,799.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,059.13/1,030,990.32 = 424,799.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,059.13x = 1,030,990.32 × 424,799.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,059.13x = 437,963,883,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,963,883,763.55/747,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,250.63

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