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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,127.95, 1,032,414.93 and 408,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,127.95, 1,032,414.93 and 408,596.20 is: 563,861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,127.95 : 1,032,414.93 = 408,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,127.95/1,032,414.93 = 408,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,127.95x = 1,032,414.93 × 408,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,127.95x = 421,840,814,640.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,840,814,640.23/748,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,861.86

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