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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,975.87, 1,034,941.16 and 427,790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,975.87, 1,034,941.16 and 427,790.27 is: 590,336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,975.87 : 1,034,941.16 = 427,790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,975.87/1,034,941.16 = 427,790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,975.87x = 1,034,941.16 × 427,790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,975.87x = 442,737,750,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,737,750,956.86/749,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,336.00

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