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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,582.36, 1,031,627.79 and 425,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,582.36, 1,031,627.79 and 425,262.30 is: 586,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,582.36 : 1,031,627.79 = 425,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,582.36/1,031,627.79 = 425,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,582.36x = 1,031,627.79 × 425,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,582.36x = 438,712,406,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,712,406,719.32/747,582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,841.57

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