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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,288.80, 1,031,281.33 and 425,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,288.80, 1,031,281.33 and 425,045.32 is: 586,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,288.80 : 1,031,281.33 = 425,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,288.80/1,031,281.33 = 425,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,288.80x = 1,031,281.33 × 425,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,288.80x = 438,341,302,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,341,302,919.88/747,288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,575.50

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