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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,669.82, 1,031,771.04 and 425,372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,669.82, 1,031,771.04 and 425,372.98 is: 587,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,669.82 : 1,031,771.04 = 425,372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,669.82/1,031,771.04 = 425,372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,669.82x = 1,031,771.04 × 425,372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,669.82x = 438,887,521,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,887,521,962.50/747,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,007.14

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