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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,324.98, 1,032,689.40 and 426,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,324.98, 1,032,689.40 and 426,035.07 is: 587,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,324.98 : 1,032,689.40 = 426,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,324.98/1,032,689.40 = 426,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,324.98x = 1,032,689.40 × 426,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,324.98x = 439,961,895,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,961,895,653.81/748,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,928.92

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