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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,828.53, 1,033,267.90 and 426,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,828.53, 1,033,267.90 and 426,497.54 is: 588,500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,828.53 : 1,033,267.90 = 426,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,828.53/1,033,267.90 = 426,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,828.53x = 1,033,267.90 × 426,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,828.53x = 440,686,217,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,686,217,510.97/748,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,500.84

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