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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,572.06, 1,033,050.84 and 417,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,572.06, 1,033,050.84 and 417,435.66 is: 576,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,572.06 : 1,033,050.84 = 417,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,572.06/1,033,050.84 = 417,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,572.06x = 1,033,050.84 × 417,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,572.06x = 431,232,259,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,232,259,208.95/748,572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,073.14

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