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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,827.53, 1,033,266.52 and 426,496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,827.53, 1,033,266.52 and 426,496.54 is: 588,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,827.53 : 1,033,266.52 = 426,496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,827.53/1,033,266.52 = 426,496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,827.53x = 1,033,266.52 × 426,496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,827.53x = 440,684,592,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,684,592,028.43/748,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,499.45

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