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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,296.04, 1,031,291.34 and 425,052.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,296.04, 1,031,291.34 and 425,052.57 is: 586,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,296.04 : 1,031,291.34 = 425,052.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,296.04/1,031,291.34 = 425,052.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,296.04x = 1,031,291.34 × 425,052.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,296.04x = 438,353,034,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,353,034,485.74/747,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,585.52

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