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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,067.75, 1,033,713.50 and 409,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,067.75, 1,033,713.50 and 409,536 is: 565,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,067.75 : 1,033,713.50 = 409,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,067.75/1,033,713.50 = 409,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,067.75x = 1,033,713.50 × 409,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,067.75x = 423,342,889,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,342,889,888.32/749,067.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,159.68

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