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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,893.38, 1,032,106.17 and 425,569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,893.38, 1,032,106.17 and 425,569.54 is: 587,293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,893.38 : 1,032,106.17 = 425,569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,893.38/1,032,106.17 = 425,569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,893.38x = 1,032,106.17 × 425,569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,893.38x = 439,232,947,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,232,947,998.06/747,893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,293.54

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