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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,494.62, 1,032,932.46 and 426,206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,494.62, 1,032,932.46 and 426,206.01 is: 588,169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,494.62 : 1,032,932.46 = 426,206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,494.62/1,032,932.46 = 426,206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,494.62x = 1,032,932.46 × 426,206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,494.62x = 440,242,022,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,242,022,376.09/748,494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,169.92

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