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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,414.74, 1,032,813.36 and 426,124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,414.74, 1,032,813.36 and 426,124.98 is: 588,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,414.74 : 1,032,813.36 = 426,124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,414.74/1,032,813.36 = 426,124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,414.74x = 1,032,813.36 × 426,124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,414.74x = 440,107,572,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,107,572,373.73/748,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,053.05

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