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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,228.19, 1,032,249.22 and 552,463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,228.19, 1,032,249.22 and 552,463.84 is: 762,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,228.19 : 1,032,249.22 = 552,463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,228.19/1,032,249.22 = 552,463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,228.19x = 1,032,249.22 × 552,463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,228.19x = 570,280,367,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,280,367,918.21/748,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,174.39

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