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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,325.22, 1,032,689.75 and 426,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,325.22, 1,032,689.75 and 426,035.31 is: 587,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,325.22 : 1,032,689.75 = 426,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,325.22/1,032,689.75 = 426,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,325.22x = 1,032,689.75 × 426,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,325.22x = 439,962,299,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,962,299,517.48/748,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,929.27

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