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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,586.03, 1,044,036.53 and 425,491.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,586.03, 1,044,036.53 and 425,491.47 is: 587,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,586.03 : 1,044,036.53 = 425,491.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,586.03/1,044,036.53 = 425,491.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,586.03x = 1,044,036.53 × 425,491.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,586.03x = 444,228,637,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,228,637,883.40/756,586.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,148.88

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