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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,898.04, 1,032,086.28 and 425,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,898.04, 1,032,086.28 and 425,601.44 is: 587,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,898.04 : 1,032,086.28 = 425,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,898.04/1,032,086.28 = 425,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,898.04x = 1,032,086.28 × 425,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,898.04x = 439,257,406,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,257,406,972.24/747,898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,322.58

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