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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,583.36, 1,031,629.17 and 425,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,583.36, 1,031,629.17 and 425,263.30 is: 586,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,583.36 : 1,031,629.17 = 425,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,583.36/1,031,629.17 = 425,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,583.36x = 1,031,629.17 × 425,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,583.36x = 438,714,025,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,714,025,210.46/747,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,842.95

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