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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,159.54, 1,033,907.70 and 426,973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,159.54, 1,033,907.70 and 426,973.42 is: 589,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,159.54 : 1,033,907.70 = 426,973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,159.54/1,033,907.70 = 426,973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,159.54x = 1,033,907.70 × 426,973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,159.54x = 441,451,106,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,451,106,633.33/749,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,261.81

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