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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,082.87, 1,030,969.58 and 424,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,082.87, 1,030,969.58 and 424,792.96 is: 586,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,082.87 : 1,030,969.58 = 424,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,082.87/1,030,969.58 = 424,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,082.87x = 1,030,969.58 × 424,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,082.87x = 437,948,614,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,948,614,856.77/747,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,211.56

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