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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,258.38, 1,032,596.53 and 404,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,258.38, 1,032,596.53 and 404,094.28 is: 557,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,258.38 : 1,032,596.53 = 404,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,258.38/1,032,596.53 = 404,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,258.38x = 1,032,596.53 × 404,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,258.38x = 417,266,347,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,266,347,729.12/748,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,650.08

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