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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,838.46, 1,033,397.61 and 409,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,838.46, 1,033,397.61 and 409,306.71 is: 564,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,838.46 : 1,033,397.61 = 409,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,838.46/1,033,397.61 = 409,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,838.46x = 1,033,397.61 × 409,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,838.46x = 422,976,575,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,976,575,870.96/748,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,843.55

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