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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,403.56, 1,038,303.16 and 425,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,403.56, 1,038,303.16 and 425,713.08 is: 587,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,403.56 : 1,038,303.16 = 425,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,403.56/1,038,303.16 = 425,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,403.56x = 1,038,303.16 × 425,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,403.56x = 442,019,236,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,019,236,217.33/752,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,476.27

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