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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,562.50, 1,033,041.77 and 409,052.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,562.50, 1,033,041.77 and 409,052.62 is: 564,506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,562.50 : 1,033,041.77 = 409,052.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,562.50/1,033,041.77 = 409,052.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,562.50x = 1,033,041.77 × 409,052.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,562.50x = 422,568,442,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,568,442,587.94/748,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,506.56

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