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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,324.85, 1,032,689.23 and 426,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,324.85, 1,032,689.23 and 426,034.94 is: 587,928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,324.85 : 1,032,689.23 = 426,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,324.85/1,032,689.23 = 426,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,324.85x = 1,032,689.23 × 426,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,324.85x = 439,961,691,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,961,691,785.75/748,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,928.75

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