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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,279.54, 1,031,268.51 and 425,036.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,279.54, 1,031,268.51 and 425,036.03 is: 586,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,279.54 : 1,031,268.51 = 425,036.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,279.54/1,031,268.51 = 425,036.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,279.54x = 1,031,268.51 × 425,036.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,279.54x = 438,326,268,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,326,268,198.07/747,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,562.65

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