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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,529.22, 1,032,969.27 and 426,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,529.22, 1,032,969.27 and 426,239.31 is: 588,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,529.22 : 1,032,969.27 = 426,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,529.22/1,032,969.27 = 426,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,529.22x = 1,032,969.27 × 426,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,529.22x = 440,292,108,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,292,108,896.00/748,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,209.65

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