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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,325.61, 1,032,690.26 and 426,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,325.61, 1,032,690.26 and 426,035.68 is: 587,929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,325.61 : 1,032,690.26 = 426,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,325.61/1,032,690.26 = 426,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,325.61x = 1,032,690.26 × 426,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,325.61x = 439,962,895,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,962,895,631.84/748,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,929.76

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