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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,099.42, 1,033,503.99 and 426,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,099.42, 1,033,503.99 and 426,580.82 is: 588,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,099.42 : 1,033,503.99 = 426,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,099.42/1,033,503.99 = 426,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,099.42x = 1,033,503.99 × 426,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,099.42x = 440,872,979,527.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,872,979,527.47/749,099.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,537.34

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