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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,368.80, 1,034,064.24 and 422,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,368.80, 1,034,064.24 and 422,663.82 is: 583,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,368.80 : 1,034,064.24 = 422,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,368.80/1,034,064.24 = 422,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,368.80x = 1,034,064.24 × 422,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,368.80x = 437,061,541,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,061,541,803.80/749,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,239.58

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