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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,467.32, 1,032,885.33 and 404,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,467.32, 1,032,885.33 and 404,303.25 is: 557,938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,467.32 : 1,032,885.33 = 404,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,467.32/1,032,885.33 = 404,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,467.32x = 1,032,885.33 × 404,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,467.32x = 417,598,892,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,598,892,203.35/748,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,938.71

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