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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,178.56, 1,032,491.76 and 408,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,178.56, 1,032,491.76 and 408,646.72 is: 563,935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,178.56 : 1,032,491.76 = 408,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,178.56/1,032,491.76 = 408,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,178.56x = 1,032,491.76 × 408,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,178.56x = 421,924,371,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,924,371,151.03/748,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,935.39

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