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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,364.83, 1,032,437.64 and 552,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,364.83, 1,032,437.64 and 552,600.40 is: 762,362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,364.83 : 1,032,437.64 = 552,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,364.83/1,032,437.64 = 552,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,364.83x = 1,032,437.64 × 552,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,364.83x = 570,525,452,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,525,452,839.06/748,364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,362.73

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