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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,989.99, 747,644.82 and 426,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,989.99, 747,644.82 and 426,844.44 is: 588,807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,989.99 : 747,644.82 = 426,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,989.99/747,644.82 = 426,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,989.99x = 747,644.82 × 426,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,989.99x = 319,128,034,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,128,034,511.80/541,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,807.99

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