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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,277.32, 1,031,265.45 and 425,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,277.32, 1,031,265.45 and 425,033.82 is: 586,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,277.32 : 1,031,265.45 = 425,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,277.32/1,031,265.45 = 425,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,277.32x = 1,031,265.45 × 425,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,277.32x = 438,322,693,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,322,693,647.52/747,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,559.61

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