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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,895.64, 1,033,356.52 and 426,612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,895.64, 1,033,356.52 and 426,612.03 is: 588,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,895.64 : 1,033,356.52 = 426,612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,895.64/1,033,356.52 = 426,612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,895.64x = 1,033,356.52 × 426,612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,895.64x = 440,842,322,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,842,322,710.94/748,895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,656.55

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