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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,405.30, 1,034,177.52 and 422,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,405.30, 1,034,177.52 and 422,717.22 is: 583,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,405.30 : 1,034,177.52 = 422,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,405.30/1,034,177.52 = 422,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,405.30x = 1,034,177.52 × 422,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,405.30x = 437,164,646,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,164,646,240.89/749,405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,348.75

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