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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,244.36, 1,036,602.55 and 424,438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,244.36, 1,036,602.55 and 424,438.12 is: 585,659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,244.36 : 1,036,602.55 = 424,438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,244.36/1,036,602.55 = 424,438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,244.36x = 1,036,602.55 × 424,438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,244.36x = 439,973,641,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,973,641,961.14/751,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,659.83

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