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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,848.99, 1,031,995.73 and 425,528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,848.99, 1,031,995.73 and 425,528.93 is: 587,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,848.99 : 1,031,995.73 = 425,528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,848.99/1,031,995.73 = 425,528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,848.99x = 1,031,995.73 × 425,528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,848.99x = 439,144,034,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,144,034,655.31/747,848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,209.51

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