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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,126.08, 1,030,992 and 424,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,126.08, 1,030,992 and 424,914.56 is: 586,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,126.08 : 1,030,992 = 424,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,126.08/1,030,992 = 424,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,126.08x = 1,030,992 × 424,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,126.08x = 438,083,512,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,083,512,043.52/747,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,358.21

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