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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,249.39, 1,036,609.46 and 424,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,249.39, 1,036,609.46 and 424,443.14 is: 585,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,249.39 : 1,036,609.46 = 424,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,249.39/1,036,609.46 = 424,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,249.39x = 1,036,609.46 × 424,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,249.39x = 439,981,776,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,981,776,217.07/751,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,666.74

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