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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,094.08, 1,034,872.32 and 427,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,094.08, 1,034,872.32 and 427,571.52 is: 589,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,094.08 : 1,034,872.32 = 427,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,094.08/1,034,872.32 = 427,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,094.08x = 1,034,872.32 × 427,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,094.08x = 442,481,930,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,481,930,868.33/750,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,901.91

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