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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,748.76, 1,033,273.22 and 409,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,748.76, 1,033,273.22 and 409,217 is: 564,719.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,748.76 : 1,033,273.22 = 409,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,748.76/1,033,273.22 = 409,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,748.76x = 1,033,273.22 × 409,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,748.76x = 422,832,967,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,832,967,268.74/748,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,719.42

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