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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,255.46, 1,032,286.68 and 552,491.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,255.46, 1,032,286.68 and 552,491.15 is: 762,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,255.46 : 1,032,286.68 = 552,491.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,255.46/1,032,286.68 = 552,491.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,255.46x = 1,032,286.68 × 552,491.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,255.46x = 570,329,249,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,329,249,801.45/748,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,211.95

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