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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,597.58, 1,033,065.14 and 404,433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,597.58, 1,033,065.14 and 404,433.31 is: 558,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,597.58 : 1,033,065.14 = 404,433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,597.58/1,033,065.14 = 404,433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,597.58x = 1,033,065.14 × 404,433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,597.58x = 417,805,953,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,805,953,876.39/748,597.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,118.23

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