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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,584.25, 1,141,997.82 and 424,281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,584.25, 1,141,997.82 and 424,281.97 is: 637,048.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,584.25 : 1,141,997.82 = 424,281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,584.25/1,141,997.82 = 424,281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,584.25x = 1,141,997.82 × 424,281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,584.25x = 484,529,084,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,529,084,805.31/760,584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,048.54

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