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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,852.26, 1,033,295.45 and 426,568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,852.26, 1,033,295.45 and 426,568.65 is: 588,596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,852.26 : 1,033,295.45 = 426,568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,852.26/1,033,295.45 = 426,568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,852.26x = 1,033,295.45 × 426,568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,852.26x = 440,771,443,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,771,443,024.80/748,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,596.00

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