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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,631.20, 1,031,695.02 and 425,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,631.20, 1,031,695.02 and 425,310.96 is: 586,908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,631.20 : 1,031,695.02 = 425,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,631.20/1,031,695.02 = 425,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,631.20x = 1,031,695.02 × 425,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,631.20x = 438,791,199,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,791,199,383.42/747,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,908.62

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