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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,183.50, 1,032,493.23 and 408,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,183.50, 1,032,493.23 and 408,652.56 is: 563,940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,183.50 : 1,032,493.23 = 408,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,183.50/1,032,493.23 = 408,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,183.50x = 1,032,493.23 × 408,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,183.50x = 421,931,001,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,931,001,622.17/748,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,940.53

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