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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,853.01, 1,033,296.48 and 426,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,853.01, 1,033,296.48 and 426,569.40 is: 588,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,853.01 : 1,033,296.48 = 426,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,853.01/1,033,296.48 = 426,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,853.01x = 1,033,296.48 × 426,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,853.01x = 440,772,659,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,772,659,495.71/748,853.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,597.03

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