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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,468.84, 1,034,241.21 and 427,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,468.84, 1,034,241.21 and 427,282.70 is: 589,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,468.84 : 1,034,241.21 = 427,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,468.84/1,034,241.21 = 427,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,468.84x = 1,034,241.21 × 427,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,468.84x = 441,913,371,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,913,371,488.86/749,468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,635.42

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