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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,433.34, 1,032,789.69 and 408,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,433.34, 1,032,789.69 and 408,901.32 is: 564,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,433.34 : 1,032,789.69 = 408,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,433.34/1,032,789.69 = 408,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,433.34x = 1,032,789.69 × 408,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,433.34x = 422,309,067,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,309,067,523.39/748,433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,257.42

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