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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,778.76, 1,033,195.23 and 426,495.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,778.76, 1,033,195.23 and 426,495.15 is: 588,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,778.76 : 1,033,195.23 = 426,495.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,778.76/1,033,195.23 = 426,495.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,778.76x = 1,033,195.23 × 426,495.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,778.76x = 440,652,754,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,652,754,598.14/748,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,495.26

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