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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,990.49, 747,645.51 and 426,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,990.49, 747,645.51 and 426,844.94 is: 588,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,990.49 : 747,645.51 = 426,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,990.49/747,645.51 = 426,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,990.49x = 747,645.51 × 426,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,990.49x = 319,128,702,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,128,702,857.22/541,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,808.68

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