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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,184.46, 1,032,497.70 and 421,501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,184.46, 1,032,497.70 and 421,501.38 is: 581,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,184.46 : 1,032,497.70 = 421,501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,184.46/1,032,497.70 = 421,501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,184.46x = 1,032,497.70 × 421,501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,184.46x = 435,199,205,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,199,205,396.83/748,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,673.68

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