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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,581.86, 1,031,627.10 and 425,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,581.86, 1,031,627.10 and 425,261.80 is: 586,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,581.86 : 1,031,627.10 = 425,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,581.86/1,031,627.10 = 425,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,581.86x = 1,031,627.10 × 425,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,581.86x = 438,711,597,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,711,597,474.78/747,581.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,840.88

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