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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,936.12, 1,033,279.50 and 426,418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,936.12, 1,033,279.50 and 426,418.06 is: 588,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,936.12 : 1,033,279.50 = 426,418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,936.12/1,033,279.50 = 426,418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,936.12x = 1,033,279.50 × 426,418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,936.12x = 440,609,039,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,609,039,827.77/748,936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,313.25

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