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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,462.38, 1,032,878.44 and 404,298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,462.38, 1,032,878.44 and 404,298.29 is: 557,931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,462.38 : 1,032,878.44 = 404,298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,462.38/1,032,878.44 = 404,298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,462.38x = 1,032,878.44 × 404,298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,462.38x = 417,590,982,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,590,982,073.32/748,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,931.83

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