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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,875.50, 1,033,447.50 and 404,711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,875.50, 1,033,447.50 and 404,711.22 is: 558,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,875.50 : 1,033,447.50 = 404,711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,875.50/1,033,447.50 = 404,711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,875.50x = 1,033,447.50 × 404,711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,875.50x = 418,247,798,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,247,798,530.95/748,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,501.11

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