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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,227.91, 1,039,201.65 and 426,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,227.91, 1,039,201.65 and 426,496.26 is: 588,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,227.91 : 1,039,201.65 = 426,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,227.91/1,039,201.65 = 426,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,227.91x = 1,039,201.65 × 426,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,227.91x = 443,215,617,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,215,617,110.83/753,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,421.66

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