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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,997.99, 1,033,542.96 and 426,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,997.99, 1,033,542.96 and 426,688.88 is: 588,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,997.99 : 1,033,542.96 = 426,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,997.99/1,033,542.96 = 426,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,997.99x = 1,033,542.96 × 426,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,997.99x = 441,001,288,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,001,288,034.29/748,997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,788.35

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