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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,751.21, 1,034,630.93 and 427,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,751.21, 1,034,630.93 and 427,565 is: 590,025.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,751.21 : 1,034,630.93 = 427,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,751.21/1,034,630.93 = 427,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,751.21x = 1,034,630.93 × 427,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,751.21x = 442,371,973,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,371,973,585.45/749,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,025.02

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