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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,944.23, 1,033,549.29 and 426,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,944.23, 1,033,549.29 and 426,649.28 is: 588,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,944.23 : 1,033,549.29 = 426,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,944.23/1,033,549.29 = 426,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,944.23x = 1,033,549.29 × 426,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,944.23x = 440,963,055,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,963,055,255.27/748,944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,779.57

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