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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,300.64, 1,034,035.92 and 422,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,300.64, 1,034,035.92 and 422,617.92 is: 583,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,300.64 : 1,034,035.92 = 422,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,300.64/1,034,035.92 = 422,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,300.64x = 1,034,035.92 × 422,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,300.64x = 437,002,109,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,002,109,715.69/749,300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,213.31

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