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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,282.20, 1,032,612.66 and 408,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,282.20, 1,032,612.66 and 408,751.80 is: 564,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,282.20 : 1,032,612.66 = 408,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,282.20/1,032,612.66 = 408,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,282.20x = 1,032,612.66 × 408,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,282.20x = 422,082,283,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,082,283,477.79/748,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,068.32

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