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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,122.40, 1,033,672.92 and 426,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,122.40, 1,033,672.92 and 426,846.08 is: 588,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,122.40 : 1,033,672.92 = 426,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,122.40/1,033,672.92 = 426,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,122.40x = 1,033,672.92 × 426,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,122.40x = 441,219,233,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,219,233,904.15/749,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,981.50

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