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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,506.64, 1,032,927 and 408,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,506.64, 1,032,927 and 408,967.60 is: 564,368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,506.64 : 1,032,927 = 408,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,506.64/1,032,927 = 408,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,506.64x = 1,032,927 × 408,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,506.64x = 422,433,676,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,433,676,165.20/748,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,368.64

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