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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,849.64, 1,033,291.82 and 426,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,849.64, 1,033,291.82 and 426,566.03 is: 588,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,849.64 : 1,033,291.82 = 426,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,849.64/1,033,291.82 = 426,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,849.64x = 1,033,291.82 × 426,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,849.64x = 440,767,185,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,767,185,388.83/748,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,592.38

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