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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,624.14, 1,033,284.90 and 426,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,624.14, 1,033,284.90 and 426,524.16 is: 588,707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,624.14 : 1,033,284.90 = 426,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,624.14/1,033,284.90 = 426,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,624.14x = 1,033,284.90 × 426,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,624.14x = 440,720,974,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,720,974,013.18/748,624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,707.94

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