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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,937.31, 1,034,912.81 and 423,319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,937.31, 1,034,912.81 and 423,319.07 is: 584,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,937.31 : 1,034,912.81 = 423,319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,937.31/1,034,912.81 = 423,319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,937.31x = 1,034,912.81 × 423,319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,937.31x = 438,098,323,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,098,323,085.72/749,937.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,179.93

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