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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,559.68, 1,037,139.63 and 424,867.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,559.68, 1,037,139.63 and 424,867.63 is: 586,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,559.68 : 1,037,139.63 = 424,867.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,559.68/1,037,139.63 = 424,867.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,559.68x = 1,037,139.63 × 424,867.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,559.68x = 440,647,056,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,647,056,577.18/751,559.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,310.13

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