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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,947.23, 1,033,553.43 and 426,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,947.23, 1,033,553.43 and 426,652.28 is: 588,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,947.23 : 1,033,553.43 = 426,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,947.23/1,033,553.43 = 426,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,947.23x = 1,033,553.43 × 426,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,947.23x = 440,967,927,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,967,927,411.32/748,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,783.71

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