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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,497.06, 1,032,913.89 and 408,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,497.06, 1,032,913.89 and 408,958.02 is: 564,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,497.06 : 1,032,913.89 = 408,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,497.06/1,032,913.89 = 408,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,497.06x = 1,032,913.89 × 408,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,497.06x = 422,418,419,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,418,419,284.90/748,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,355.48

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