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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,693.60, 1,031,679.06 and 425,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,693.60, 1,031,679.06 and 425,384.88 is: 586,952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,693.60 : 1,031,679.06 = 425,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,693.60/1,031,679.06 = 425,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,693.60x = 1,031,679.06 × 425,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,693.60x = 438,860,673,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,860,673,136.61/747,693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,952.56

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