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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,658.10, 1,033,334.25 and 426,559.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,658.10, 1,033,334.25 and 426,559.98 is: 588,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,658.10 : 1,033,334.25 = 426,559.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,658.10/1,033,334.25 = 426,559.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,658.10x = 1,033,334.25 × 426,559.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,658.10x = 440,779,037,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,779,037,013.32/748,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,758.79

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