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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,472.73, 1,032,902.33 and 426,184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,472.73, 1,032,902.33 and 426,184.11 is: 588,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,472.73 : 1,032,902.33 = 426,184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,472.73/1,032,902.33 = 426,184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,472.73x = 1,032,902.33 × 426,184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,472.73x = 440,206,557,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,206,557,589.30/748,472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,139.74

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