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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,593.92, 1,031,643.66 and 425,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,593.92, 1,031,643.66 and 425,273.80 is: 586,857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,593.92 : 1,031,643.66 = 425,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,593.92/1,031,643.66 = 425,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,593.92x = 1,031,643.66 × 425,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,593.92x = 438,731,019,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,731,019,534.11/747,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,857.39

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