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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,298.64, 1,032,674.78 and 408,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,298.64, 1,032,674.78 and 408,788.76 is: 564,140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,298.64 : 1,032,674.78 = 408,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,298.64/1,032,674.78 = 408,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,298.64x = 1,032,674.78 × 408,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,298.64x = 422,145,842,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,145,842,799.47/748,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,140.87

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