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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,687.06, 1,033,188.12 and 404,523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,687.06, 1,033,188.12 and 404,523.09 is: 558,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,687.06 : 1,033,188.12 = 404,523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,687.06/1,033,188.12 = 404,523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,687.06x = 1,033,188.12 × 404,523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,687.06x = 417,948,448,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,948,448,516.69/748,687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,241.85

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