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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,101.77, 1,032,387.04 and 425,832.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,101.77, 1,032,387.04 and 425,832.62 is: 587,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,101.77 : 1,032,387.04 = 425,832.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,101.77/1,032,387.04 = 425,832.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,101.77x = 1,032,387.04 × 425,832.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,101.77x = 439,624,073,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,624,073,467.60/748,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,652.77

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