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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,294.04, 1,031,288.57 and 425,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,294.04, 1,031,288.57 and 425,050.57 is: 586,582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,294.04 : 1,031,288.57 = 425,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,294.04/1,031,288.57 = 425,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,294.04x = 1,031,288.57 × 425,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,294.04x = 438,349,794,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,349,794,512.99/747,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,582.75

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