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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,727.01, 1,033,426.96 and 426,627.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,727.01, 1,033,426.96 and 426,627.47 is: 588,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,727.01 : 1,033,426.96 = 426,627.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,727.01/1,033,426.96 = 426,627.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,727.01x = 1,033,426.96 × 426,627.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,727.01x = 440,888,330,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,888,330,891.59/748,727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,850.58

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