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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,460.35, 1,031,519.34 and 425,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,460.35, 1,031,519.34 and 425,162.16 is: 586,737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,460.35 : 1,031,519.34 = 425,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,460.35/1,031,519.34 = 425,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,460.35x = 1,031,519.34 × 425,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,460.35x = 438,562,990,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,562,990,676.17/747,460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,737.46

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