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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,667.82, 1,031,768.28 and 425,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,667.82, 1,031,768.28 and 425,370.98 is: 587,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,667.82 : 1,031,768.28 = 425,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,667.82/1,031,768.28 = 425,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,667.82x = 1,031,768.28 × 425,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,667.82x = 438,884,284,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,884,284,396.51/747,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,004.38

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