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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,890.32, 1,031,974.72 and 421,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,890.32, 1,031,974.72 and 421,186.14 is: 581,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,890.32 : 1,031,974.72 = 421,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,890.32/1,031,974.72 = 421,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,890.32x = 1,031,974.72 × 421,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,890.32x = 434,653,448,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,653,448,894.38/747,890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,172.72

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