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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,244.43, 1,032,629.40 and 425,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,244.43, 1,032,629.40 and 425,954.46 is: 587,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,244.43 : 1,032,629.40 = 425,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,244.43/1,032,629.40 = 425,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,244.43x = 1,032,629.40 × 425,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,244.43x = 439,853,098,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,853,098,457.12/748,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,846.81

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