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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,028.39, 1,033,659 and 409,496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,028.39, 1,033,659 and 409,496.64 is: 565,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,028.39 : 1,033,659 = 409,496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,028.39/1,033,659 = 409,496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,028.39x = 1,033,659 × 409,496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,028.39x = 423,279,887,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,279,887,405.76/749,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,105.27

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