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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,812.26, 1,033,241.46 and 426,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,812.26, 1,033,241.46 and 426,528.74 is: 588,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,812.26 : 1,033,241.46 = 426,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,812.26/1,033,241.46 = 426,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,812.26x = 1,033,241.46 × 426,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,812.26x = 440,707,178,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,707,178,049.56/748,812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,541.62

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