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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,080.40, 1,032,337.02 and 421,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,080.40, 1,032,337.02 and 421,394.44 is: 581,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,080.40 : 1,032,337.02 = 421,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,080.40/1,032,337.02 = 421,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,080.40x = 1,032,337.02 × 421,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,080.40x = 435,021,080,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,021,080,434.17/748,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,516.48

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