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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,779.32, 1,033,196.01 and 426,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,779.32, 1,033,196.01 and 426,495.71 is: 588,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,779.32 : 1,033,196.01 = 426,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,779.32/1,033,196.01 = 426,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,779.32x = 1,033,196.01 × 426,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,779.32x = 440,653,666,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,653,666,837.75/748,779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,496.04

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