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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,214.73, 1,036,728.95 and 424,557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,214.73, 1,036,728.95 and 424,557.93 is: 585,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,214.73 : 1,036,728.95 = 424,557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,214.73/1,036,728.95 = 424,557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,214.73x = 1,036,728.95 × 424,557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,214.73x = 440,151,497,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,151,497,026.29/751,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,919.68

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