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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,124.92, 1,031,027.51 and 424,835.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,124.92, 1,031,027.51 and 424,835.03 is: 586,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,124.92 : 1,031,027.51 = 424,835.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,124.92/1,031,027.51 = 424,835.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,124.92x = 1,031,027.51 × 424,835.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,124.92x = 438,016,606,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,016,606,781.33/747,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,269.57

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