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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,766.55, 1,033,297.82 and 404,602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,766.55, 1,033,297.82 and 404,602.47 is: 558,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,766.55 : 1,033,297.82 = 404,602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,766.55/1,033,297.82 = 404,602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,766.55x = 1,033,297.82 × 404,602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,766.55x = 418,074,851,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,074,851,789.35/748,766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,351.40

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