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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,527.59, 1,032,967.06 and 426,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,527.59, 1,032,967.06 and 426,237.68 is: 588,207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,527.59 : 1,032,967.06 = 426,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,527.59/1,032,967.06 = 426,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,527.59x = 1,032,967.06 × 426,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,527.59x = 440,289,484,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,289,484,687.64/748,527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,207.42

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