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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,477.48, 1,034,378.97 and 422,857.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,477.48, 1,034,378.97 and 422,857.54 is: 583,599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,477.48 : 1,034,378.97 = 422,857.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,477.48/1,034,378.97 = 422,857.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,477.48x = 1,034,378.97 × 422,857.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,477.48x = 437,394,941,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,394,941,510.04/749,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,599.85

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