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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,090.73, 1,032,366.38 and 425,800.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,090.73, 1,032,366.38 and 425,800.85 is: 587,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,090.73 : 1,032,366.38 = 425,800.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,090.73/1,032,366.38 = 425,800.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,090.73x = 1,032,366.38 × 425,800.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,090.73x = 439,582,476,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,582,476,953.59/748,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,605.83

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