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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,317.59, 1,035,536.88 and 427,953.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,317.59, 1,035,536.88 and 427,953.79 is: 590,632.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,317.59 : 1,035,536.88 = 427,953.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,317.59/1,035,536.88 = 427,953.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,317.59x = 1,035,536.88 × 427,953.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,317.59x = 443,161,932,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,161,932,480.78/750,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,632.47

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