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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,152.50, 1,032,450.45 and 408,621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,152.50, 1,032,450.45 and 408,621.56 is: 563,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,152.50 : 1,032,450.45 = 408,621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,152.50/1,032,450.45 = 408,621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,152.50x = 1,032,450.45 × 408,621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,152.50x = 421,881,513,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,881,513,501.70/748,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,897.75

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