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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,287.29, 1,031,279.25 and 425,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,287.29, 1,031,279.25 and 425,043.82 is: 586,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,287.29 : 1,031,279.25 = 425,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,287.29/1,031,279.25 = 425,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,287.29x = 1,031,279.25 × 425,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,287.29x = 438,338,871,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,338,871,906.74/747,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,573.43

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