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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,944.95, 1,033,544.03 and 409,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,944.95, 1,033,544.03 and 409,413.20 is: 564,990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,944.95 : 1,033,544.03 = 409,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,944.95/1,033,544.03 = 409,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,944.95x = 1,033,544.03 × 409,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,944.95x = 423,146,561,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,146,561,448.41/748,944.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,990.21

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