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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,074.10, 1,031,011.02 and 424,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,074.10, 1,031,011.02 and 424,814.26 is: 586,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,074.10 : 1,031,011.02 = 424,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,074.10/1,031,011.02 = 424,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,074.10x = 1,031,011.02 × 424,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,074.10x = 437,988,183,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,988,183,513.15/747,074.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,271.41

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