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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,466.56, 1,032,871.80 and 408,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,466.56, 1,032,871.80 and 408,927.52 is: 564,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,466.56 : 1,032,871.80 = 408,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,466.56/1,032,871.80 = 408,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,466.56x = 1,032,871.80 × 408,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,466.56x = 422,369,703,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,369,703,651.94/748,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,313.39

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