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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,149.24, 1,054,477.74 and 424,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,149.24, 1,054,477.74 and 424,597.24 is: 585,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,149.24 : 1,054,477.74 = 424,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,149.24/1,054,477.74 = 424,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,149.24x = 1,054,477.74 × 424,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,149.24x = 447,728,338,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,728,338,045.44/764,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,917.40

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