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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,381.48, 1,032,460.43 and 552,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,381.48, 1,032,460.43 and 552,617.03 is: 762,385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,381.48 : 1,032,460.43 = 552,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,381.48/1,032,460.43 = 552,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,381.48x = 1,032,460.43 × 552,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,381.48x = 570,555,216,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,555,216,237.19/748,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,385.54

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