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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,514.52, 1,032,949.04 and 426,224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,514.52, 1,032,949.04 and 426,224.63 is: 588,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,514.52 : 1,032,949.04 = 426,224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,514.52/1,032,949.04 = 426,224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,514.52x = 1,032,949.04 × 426,224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,514.52x = 440,268,315,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,268,315,086.99/748,514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,189.41

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