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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,647.26, 1,044,120.88 and 425,552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,647.26, 1,044,120.88 and 425,552.77 is: 587,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,647.26 : 1,044,120.88 = 425,552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,647.26/1,044,120.88 = 425,552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,647.26x = 1,044,120.88 × 425,552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,647.26x = 444,328,532,698.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,328,532,698.84/756,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,233.39

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