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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,371.51, 1,032,729.62 and 426,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,371.51, 1,032,729.62 and 426,127.59 is: 588,042.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,371.51 : 1,032,729.62 = 426,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,371.51/1,032,729.62 = 426,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,371.51x = 1,032,729.62 × 426,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,371.51x = 440,074,581,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,074,581,961.58/748,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,042.94

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