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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,252.56, 1,032,594 and 408,720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,252.56, 1,032,594 and 408,720.72 is: 564,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,252.56 : 1,032,594 = 408,720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,252.56/1,032,594 = 408,720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,252.56x = 1,032,594 × 408,720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,252.56x = 422,042,563,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,042,563,147.68/748,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,037.58

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