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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,339.02, 1,032,658.47 and 426,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,339.02, 1,032,658.47 and 426,082.14 is: 587,965.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,339.02 : 1,032,658.47 = 426,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,339.02/1,032,658.47 = 426,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,339.02x = 1,032,658.47 × 426,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,339.02x = 439,997,330,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,997,330,786.73/748,339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,965.24

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