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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,638.87, 1,038,641.24 and 425,945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,638.87, 1,038,641.24 and 425,945.95 is: 587,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,638.87 : 1,038,641.24 = 425,945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,638.87/1,038,641.24 = 425,945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,638.87x = 1,038,641.24 × 425,945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,638.87x = 442,405,028,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,405,028,130.76/752,638.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,805.18

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