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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,775.62, 1,034,664.62 and 427,589.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,775.62, 1,034,664.62 and 427,589.43 is: 590,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,775.62 : 1,034,664.62 = 427,589.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,775.62/1,034,664.62 = 427,589.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,775.62x = 1,034,664.62 × 427,589.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,775.62x = 442,411,652,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,411,652,969.02/749,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,058.74

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