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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,609.07, 1,038,585.71 and 425,916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,609.07, 1,038,585.71 and 425,916.02 is: 587,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,609.07 : 1,038,585.71 = 425,916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,609.07/1,038,585.71 = 425,916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,609.07x = 1,038,585.71 × 425,916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,609.07x = 442,350,295,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,350,295,693.33/752,609.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,755.73

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