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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,847.16, 1,033,516.67 and 426,587.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,847.16, 1,033,516.67 and 426,587.85 is: 588,752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,847.16 : 1,033,516.67 = 426,587.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,847.16/1,033,516.67 = 426,587.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,847.16x = 1,033,516.67 × 426,587.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,847.16x = 440,885,652,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,885,652,061.52/748,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,752.52

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