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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,508.64, 1,032,929.76 and 408,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,508.64, 1,032,929.76 and 408,969.60 is: 564,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,508.64 : 1,032,929.76 = 408,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,508.64/1,032,929.76 = 408,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,508.64x = 1,032,929.76 × 408,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,508.64x = 422,436,870,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,436,870,775.30/748,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,371.40

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