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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,003.49, 1,033,568.73 and 426,650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,003.49, 1,033,568.73 and 426,650.58 is: 588,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,003.49 : 1,033,568.73 = 426,650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,003.49/1,033,568.73 = 426,650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,003.49x = 1,033,568.73 × 426,650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,003.49x = 440,972,698,124.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,972,698,124.36/749,003.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,745.85

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