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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,251.20, 1,036,611.96 and 424,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,251.20, 1,036,611.96 and 424,444.96 is: 585,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,251.20 : 1,036,611.96 = 424,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,251.20/1,036,611.96 = 424,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,251.20x = 1,036,611.96 × 424,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,251.20x = 439,984,721,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,984,721,897.72/751,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,669.24

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