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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,825.40, 1,036,230 and 424,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,825.40, 1,036,230 and 424,152.22 is: 585,381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,825.40 : 1,036,230 = 424,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,825.40/1,036,230 = 424,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,825.40x = 1,036,230 × 424,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,825.40x = 439,519,254,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,519,254,930.60/750,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,381.44

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