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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,018.38, 1,032,126.39 and 425,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,018.38, 1,032,126.39 and 425,709.30 is: 587,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,018.38 : 1,032,126.39 = 425,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,018.38/1,032,126.39 = 425,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,018.38x = 1,032,126.39 × 425,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,018.38x = 439,385,802,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,385,802,998.43/748,018.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,399.74

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