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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,323.35, 1,032,687.16 and 426,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,323.35, 1,032,687.16 and 426,033.44 is: 587,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,323.35 : 1,032,687.16 = 426,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,323.35/1,032,687.16 = 426,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,323.35x = 1,032,687.16 × 426,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,323.35x = 439,959,260,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,959,260,862.69/748,323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,926.68

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