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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,958.04, 1,033,483.98 and 426,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,958.04, 1,033,483.98 and 426,600.60 is: 588,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,958.04 : 1,033,483.98 = 426,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,958.04/1,033,483.98 = 426,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,958.04x = 1,033,483.98 × 426,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,958.04x = 440,884,885,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,884,885,958.39/748,958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,664.33

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