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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,297.64, 1,032,673.42 and 408,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,297.64, 1,032,673.42 and 408,787.76 is: 564,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,297.64 : 1,032,673.42 = 408,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,297.64/1,032,673.42 = 408,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,297.64x = 1,032,673.42 × 408,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,297.64x = 422,144,254,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,144,254,173.34/748,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,139.50

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