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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,803.64, 1,033,333.78 and 409,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,803.64, 1,033,333.78 and 409,274.32 is: 564,790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,803.64 : 1,033,333.78 = 409,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,803.64/1,033,333.78 = 409,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,803.64x = 1,033,333.78 × 409,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,803.64x = 422,916,980,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,916,980,142.53/748,803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,790.23

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