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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,092.48, 1,032,368.81 and 425,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,092.48, 1,032,368.81 and 425,802.60 is: 587,608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,092.48 : 1,032,368.81 = 425,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,092.48/1,032,368.81 = 425,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,092.48x = 1,032,368.81 × 425,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,092.48x = 439,585,321,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,585,321,327.89/748,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,608.26

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