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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,247.40, 1,035,331.74 and 427,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,247.40, 1,035,331.74 and 427,962.88 is: 590,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,247.40 : 1,035,331.74 = 427,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,247.40/1,035,331.74 = 427,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,247.40x = 1,035,331.74 × 427,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,247.40x = 443,083,553,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,083,553,205.81/750,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,583.26

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