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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,823.40, 1,036,227.24 and 424,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,823.40, 1,036,227.24 and 424,150.22 is: 585,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,823.40 : 1,036,227.24 = 424,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,823.40/1,036,227.24 = 424,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,823.40x = 1,036,227.24 × 424,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,823.40x = 439,516,011,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,516,011,815.99/750,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,378.68

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