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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,203.68, 1,038,041.00 and 425,509.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,203.68, 1,038,041.00 and 425,509.71 is: 587,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,203.68 : 1,038,041.00 = 425,509.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,203.68/1,038,041.00 = 425,509.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,203.68x = 1,038,041.00 × 425,509.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,203.68x = 441,696,520,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,696,520,453.57/752,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,203.35

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