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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,665.82, 1,031,640.84 and 425,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,665.82, 1,031,640.84 and 425,357.10 is: 586,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,665.82 : 1,031,640.84 = 425,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,665.82/1,031,640.84 = 425,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,665.82x = 1,031,640.84 × 425,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,665.82x = 438,815,755,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,815,755,943.96/747,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,914.29

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