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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,579.51, 1,034,419.91 and 422,961.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,579.51, 1,034,419.91 and 422,961.86 is: 583,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,579.51 : 1,034,419.91 = 422,961.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,579.51/1,034,419.91 = 422,961.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,579.51x = 1,034,419.91 × 422,961.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,579.51x = 437,520,169,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,520,169,625.87/749,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,687.47

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