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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,623.20, 1,031,683.96 and 425,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,623.20, 1,031,683.96 and 425,302.96 is: 586,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,623.20 : 1,031,683.96 = 425,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,623.20/1,031,683.96 = 425,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,623.20x = 1,031,683.96 × 425,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,623.20x = 438,778,241,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,778,241,972.52/747,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,897.57

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