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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,357.94, 1,034,131.67 and 427,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,357.94, 1,034,131.67 and 427,098.02 is: 589,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,357.94 : 1,034,131.67 = 427,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,357.94/1,034,131.67 = 427,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,357.94x = 1,034,131.67 × 427,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,357.94x = 441,675,588,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,675,588,676.29/749,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,405.36

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