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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,452.42, 1,032,862.50 and 408,923.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,452.42, 1,032,862.50 and 408,923.10 is: 564,312.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,452.42 : 1,032,862.50 = 408,923.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,452.42/1,032,862.50 = 408,923.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,452.42x = 1,032,862.50 × 408,923.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,452.42x = 422,361,335,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,361,335,373.75/748,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,312.87

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