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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,268.47, 1,035,273.92 and 427,959.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,268.47, 1,035,273.92 and 427,959.35 is: 590,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,268.47 : 1,035,273.92 = 427,959.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,268.47/1,035,273.92 = 427,959.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,268.47x = 1,035,273.92 × 427,959.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,268.47x = 443,055,146,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,055,146,558.99/750,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,528.81

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