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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,787.67, 1,037,402.79 and 425,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,787.67, 1,037,402.79 and 425,084.67 is: 586,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,787.67 : 1,037,402.79 = 425,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,787.67/1,037,402.79 = 425,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,787.67x = 1,037,402.79 × 425,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,787.67x = 440,984,022,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,984,022,644.23/751,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,580.55

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