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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,266.29, 1,031,250.27 and 425,022.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,266.29, 1,031,250.27 and 425,022.82 is: 586,544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,266.29 : 1,031,250.27 = 425,022.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,266.29/1,031,250.27 = 425,022.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,266.29x = 1,031,250.27 × 425,022.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,266.29x = 438,304,897,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,304,897,881.16/747,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,544.45

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