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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,852.48, 1,033,416.80 and 426,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,852.48, 1,033,416.80 and 426,592.77 is: 588,698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,852.48 : 1,033,416.80 = 426,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,852.48/1,033,416.80 = 426,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,852.48x = 1,033,416.80 × 426,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,852.48x = 440,848,127,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,848,127,976.49/748,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,698.23

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