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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,460.06, 1,034,228.70 and 427,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,460.06, 1,034,228.70 and 427,273.92 is: 589,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,460.06 : 1,034,228.70 = 427,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,460.06/1,034,228.70 = 427,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,460.06x = 1,034,228.70 × 427,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,460.06x = 441,898,950,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,898,950,825.50/749,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,623.08

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