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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,994.49, 1,033,538.13 and 426,685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,994.49, 1,033,538.13 and 426,685.37 is: 588,783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,994.49 : 1,033,538.13 = 426,685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,994.49/1,033,538.13 = 426,685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,994.49x = 1,033,538.13 × 426,685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,994.49x = 440,995,594,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,995,594,240.47/748,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,783.50

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