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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,853.98, 1,033,418.87 and 426,594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,853.98, 1,033,418.87 and 426,594.27 is: 588,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,853.98 : 1,033,418.87 = 426,594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,853.98/1,033,418.87 = 426,594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,853.98x = 1,033,418.87 × 426,594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,853.98x = 440,850,568,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,850,568,451.88/748,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,700.31

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