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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,512.90, 1,032,946.92 and 404,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,512.90, 1,032,946.92 and 404,348.76 is: 558,000.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,512.90 : 1,032,946.92 = 404,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,512.90/1,032,946.92 = 404,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,512.90x = 1,032,946.92 × 404,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,512.90x = 417,670,806,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,670,806,247.82/748,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,000.81

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