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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,475.36, 1,032,894.24 and 408,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,475.36, 1,032,894.24 and 408,946.16 is: 564,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,475.36 : 1,032,894.24 = 408,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,475.36/1,032,894.24 = 408,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,475.36x = 1,032,894.24 × 408,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,475.36x = 422,398,133,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,398,133,134.12/748,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,344.74

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