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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,584.52, 1,044,034.46 and 425,489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,584.52, 1,044,034.46 and 425,489.96 is: 587,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,584.52 : 1,044,034.46 = 425,489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,584.52/1,044,034.46 = 425,489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,584.52x = 1,044,034.46 × 425,489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,584.52x = 444,226,185,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,226,185,095.63/756,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,146.80

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