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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,168.26, 1,032,472.20 and 408,637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,168.26, 1,032,472.20 and 408,637.32 is: 563,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,168.26 : 1,032,472.20 = 408,637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,168.26/1,032,472.20 = 408,637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,168.26x = 1,032,472.20 × 408,637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,168.26x = 421,906,672,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,906,672,782.50/748,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,919.50

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