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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,584.94, 1,031,658.02 and 425,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,584.94, 1,031,658.02 and 425,294.35 is: 586,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,584.94 : 1,031,658.02 = 425,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,584.94/1,031,658.02 = 425,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,584.94x = 1,031,658.02 × 425,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,584.94x = 438,758,323,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,758,323,927.42/747,584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,900.96

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