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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,526.55, 1,033,027.88 and 426,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,526.55, 1,033,027.88 and 426,337.71 is: 588,380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,526.55 : 1,033,027.88 = 426,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,526.55/1,033,027.88 = 426,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,526.55x = 1,033,027.88 × 426,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,526.55x = 440,418,738,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,418,738,593.67/748,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,380.92

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