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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,566.85, 1,040,994.97 and 427,811.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,566.85, 1,040,994.97 and 427,811.05 is: 590,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,566.85 : 1,040,994.97 = 427,811.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,566.85/1,040,994.97 = 427,811.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,566.85x = 1,040,994.97 × 427,811.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,566.85x = 445,349,151,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,349,151,160.42/754,566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,205.03

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