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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,203.62, 1,040,779.09 and 427,546.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,203.62, 1,040,779.09 and 427,546.93 is: 590,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,203.62 : 1,040,779.09 = 427,546.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,203.62/1,040,779.09 = 427,546.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,203.62x = 1,040,779.09 × 427,546.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,203.62x = 444,981,902,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,981,902,599.96/754,203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,002.34

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