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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,222.08, 1,032,504 and 426,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,222.08, 1,032,504 and 426,010.56 is: 587,870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,222.08 : 1,032,504 = 426,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,222.08/1,032,504 = 426,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,222.08x = 1,032,504 × 426,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,222.08x = 439,857,607,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,857,607,242.24/748,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,870.39

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