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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,583, 1,033,047.20 and 409,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,583, 1,033,047.20 and 409,051.24 is: 564,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,583 : 1,033,047.20 = 409,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,583/1,033,047.20 = 409,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,583x = 1,033,047.20 × 409,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,583x = 422,569,238,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,569,238,138.53/748,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,492.16

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