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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,872.56, 1,033,323.36 and 426,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,872.56, 1,033,323.36 and 426,588.96 is: 588,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,872.56 : 1,033,323.36 = 426,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,872.56/1,033,323.36 = 426,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,872.56x = 1,033,323.36 × 426,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,872.56x = 440,804,337,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,804,337,486.11/748,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,623.97

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