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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,752.46, 1,034,632.66 and 427,566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,752.46, 1,034,632.66 and 427,566.25 is: 590,026.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,752.46 : 1,034,632.66 = 427,566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,752.46/1,034,632.66 = 427,566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,752.46x = 1,034,632.66 × 427,566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,752.46x = 442,374,006,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,374,006,563.73/749,752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,026.75

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