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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,950.63, 1,037,561.81 and 425,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,950.63, 1,037,561.81 and 425,114.28 is: 586,584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,950.63 : 1,037,561.81 = 425,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,950.63/1,037,561.81 = 425,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,950.63x = 1,037,561.81 × 425,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,950.63x = 441,082,339,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,082,339,688.08/751,950.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,584.17

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