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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,571.51, 1,033,031.33 and 409,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,571.51, 1,033,031.33 and 409,039.76 is: 564,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,571.51 : 1,033,031.33 = 409,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,571.51/1,033,031.33 = 409,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,571.51x = 1,033,031.33 × 409,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,571.51x = 422,550,880,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,550,880,085.33/748,571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,476.31

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