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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,750.21, 1,034,629.55 and 427,564.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,750.21, 1,034,629.55 and 427,564.00 is: 590,023.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,750.21 : 1,034,629.55 = 427,564.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,750.21/1,034,629.55 = 427,564.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,750.21x = 1,034,629.55 × 427,564.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,750.21x = 442,370,352,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,370,352,080.08/749,750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,023.65

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