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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,224.91, 1,039,197.51 and 426,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,224.91, 1,039,197.51 and 426,493.25 is: 588,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,224.91 : 1,039,197.51 = 426,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,224.91/1,039,197.51 = 426,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,224.91x = 1,039,197.51 × 426,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,224.91x = 443,210,718,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,210,718,235.82/753,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,417.50

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