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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,510.56, 1,032,932.52 and 408,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,510.56, 1,032,932.52 and 408,971.52 is: 564,374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,510.56 : 1,032,932.52 = 408,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,510.56/1,032,932.52 = 408,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,510.56x = 1,032,932.52 × 408,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,510.56x = 422,439,982,761.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,439,982,761.83/748,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,374.11

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