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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,850.76, 1,033,293.38 and 426,567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,850.76, 1,033,293.38 and 426,567.15 is: 588,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,850.76 : 1,033,293.38 = 426,567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,850.76/1,033,293.38 = 426,567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,850.76x = 1,033,293.38 × 426,567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,850.76x = 440,769,010,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,769,010,087.63/748,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,593.93

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