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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,888.88, 1,032,099.96 and 425,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,888.88, 1,032,099.96 and 425,565.04 is: 587,287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,888.88 : 1,032,099.96 = 425,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,888.88/1,032,099.96 = 425,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,888.88x = 1,032,099.96 × 425,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,888.88x = 439,225,660,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,225,660,761.40/747,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,287.33

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