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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,629.83, 1,031,716 and 425,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,629.83, 1,031,716 and 425,333.06 is: 586,952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,629.83 : 1,031,716 = 425,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,629.83/1,031,716 = 425,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,629.83x = 1,031,716 × 425,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,629.83x = 438,822,923,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,822,923,330.96/747,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,952.13

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