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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,721.68, 1,033,233.42 and 409,189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,721.68, 1,033,233.42 and 409,189.84 is: 564,680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,721.68 : 1,033,233.42 = 409,189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,721.68/1,033,233.42 = 409,189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,721.68x = 1,033,233.42 × 409,189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,721.68x = 422,788,617,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,788,617,812.45/748,721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,680.61

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