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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,602.48, 1,038,642.60 and 425,915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,602.48, 1,038,642.60 and 425,915.71 is: 587,792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,602.48 : 1,038,642.60 = 425,915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,602.48/1,038,642.60 = 425,915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,602.48x = 1,038,642.60 × 425,915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,602.48x = 442,374,200,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,374,200,415.25/752,602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,792.64

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