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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,945.23, 1,033,550.67 and 426,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,945.23, 1,033,550.67 and 426,650.28 is: 588,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,945.23 : 1,033,550.67 = 426,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,945.23/1,033,550.67 = 426,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,945.23x = 1,033,550.67 × 426,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,945.23x = 440,964,682,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,964,682,749.69/748,945.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,780.95

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