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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,532.22, 1,032,973.44 and 426,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,532.22, 1,032,973.44 and 426,242.28 is: 588,213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,532.22 : 1,032,973.44 = 426,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,532.22/1,032,973.44 = 426,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,532.22x = 1,032,973.44 × 426,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,532.22x = 440,296,954,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,296,954,245.04/748,532.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,213.76

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