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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,504.56, 1,032,924.24 and 408,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,504.56, 1,032,924.24 and 408,965.52 is: 564,365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,504.56 : 1,032,924.24 = 408,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,504.56/1,032,924.24 = 408,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,504.56x = 1,032,924.24 × 408,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,504.56x = 422,430,398,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,430,398,932.21/748,504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,365.83

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