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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,546.52, 1,034,474.40 and 422,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,546.52, 1,034,474.40 and 422,926.74 is: 583,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,546.52 : 1,034,474.40 = 422,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,546.52/1,034,474.40 = 422,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,546.52x = 1,034,474.40 × 422,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,546.52x = 437,506,885,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,506,885,605.46/749,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,695.44

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