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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,546.34, 1,122,517.95 and 428,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,546.34, 1,122,517.95 and 428,725.59 is: 642,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,546.34 : 1,122,517.95 = 428,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,546.34/1,122,517.95 = 428,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,546.34x = 1,122,517.95 × 428,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,546.34x = 481,252,170,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,252,170,399.34/749,546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,057.93

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