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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,957.04, 1,033,482.60 and 426,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,957.04, 1,033,482.60 and 426,599.60 is: 588,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,957.04 : 1,033,482.60 = 426,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,957.04/1,033,482.60 = 426,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,957.04x = 1,033,482.60 × 426,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,957.04x = 440,883,263,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,883,263,766.96/748,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,662.95

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