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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,737.42, 1,037,457.54 and 425,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,737.42, 1,037,457.54 and 425,119.22 is: 586,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,737.42 : 1,037,457.54 = 425,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,737.42/1,037,457.54 = 425,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,737.42x = 1,037,457.54 × 425,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,737.42x = 441,043,142,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,043,142,781.56/751,737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,698.40

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