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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,273.70, 1,032,600.93 and 408,743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,273.70, 1,032,600.93 and 408,743.30 is: 564,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,273.70 : 1,032,600.93 = 408,743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,273.70/1,032,600.93 = 408,743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,273.70x = 1,032,600.93 × 408,743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,273.70x = 422,068,711,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,068,711,711.27/748,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,056.59

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