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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,149, 1,032,445.62 and 408,618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,149, 1,032,445.62 and 408,618.06 is: 563,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,149 : 1,032,445.62 = 408,618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,149/1,032,445.62 = 408,618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,149x = 1,032,445.62 × 408,618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,149x = 421,875,926,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,875,926,299.90/748,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,892.92

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