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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,095.64, 1,030,987.17 and 424,805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,095.64, 1,030,987.17 and 424,805.73 is: 586,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,095.64 : 1,030,987.17 = 424,805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,095.64/1,030,987.17 = 424,805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,095.64x = 1,030,987.17 × 424,805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,095.64x = 437,969,257,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,969,257,372.48/747,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,229.17

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