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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,273.74, 1,032,579.24 and 408,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,273.74, 1,032,579.24 and 408,676.38 is: 563,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,273.74 : 1,032,579.24 = 408,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,273.74/1,032,579.24 = 408,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,273.74x = 1,032,579.24 × 408,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,273.74x = 421,990,745,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,990,745,866.35/748,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,952.37

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