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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,690.36, 1,031,799.30 and 425,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,690.36, 1,031,799.30 and 425,393.52 is: 587,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,690.36 : 1,031,799.30 = 425,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,690.36/1,031,799.30 = 425,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,690.36x = 1,031,799.30 × 425,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,690.36x = 438,920,736,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,920,736,160.54/747,690.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,035.44

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