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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,573.37, 1,041,306.27 and 427,948.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,573.37, 1,041,306.27 and 427,948.56 is: 590,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,573.37 : 1,041,306.27 = 427,948.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,573.37/1,041,306.27 = 427,948.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,573.37x = 1,041,306.27 × 427,948.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,573.37x = 445,625,518,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,625,518,765.47/754,573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,566.19

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