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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,615.28, 1,034,459.84 and 427,314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,615.28, 1,034,459.84 and 427,314.72 is: 589,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,615.28 : 1,034,459.84 = 427,314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,615.28/1,034,459.84 = 427,314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,615.28x = 1,034,459.84 × 427,314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,615.28x = 442,039,916,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,039,916,880.85/749,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,689.04

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