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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,416.27, 1,031,458.47 and 425,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,416.27, 1,031,458.47 and 425,118.08 is: 586,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,416.27 : 1,031,458.47 = 425,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,416.27/1,031,458.47 = 425,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,416.27x = 1,031,458.47 × 425,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,416.27x = 438,491,644,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,491,644,366.14/747,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,676.61

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