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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,720.88, 1,034,589 and 427,534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,720.88, 1,034,589 and 427,534.68 is: 589,983.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,720.88 : 1,034,589 = 427,534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,720.88/1,034,589 = 427,534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,720.88x = 1,034,589 × 427,534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,720.88x = 442,322,677,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,322,677,046.52/749,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,983.14

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