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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,496.69, 1,032,926.34 and 408,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,496.69, 1,032,926.34 and 408,964.94 is: 564,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,496.69 : 1,032,926.34 = 408,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,496.69/1,032,926.34 = 408,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,496.69x = 1,032,926.34 × 408,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,496.69x = 422,430,658,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,430,658,662.52/748,496.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,372.11

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