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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,713.69, 1,031,849.08 and 425,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,713.69, 1,031,849.08 and 425,423.78 is: 587,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,713.69 : 1,031,849.08 = 425,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,713.69/1,031,849.08 = 425,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,713.69x = 1,031,849.08 × 425,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,713.69x = 438,973,129,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,973,129,780.32/747,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,087.19

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