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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,069.75, 1,033,716.26 and 409,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,069.75, 1,033,716.26 and 409,538 is: 565,162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,069.75 : 1,033,716.26 = 409,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,069.75/1,033,716.26 = 409,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,069.75x = 1,033,716.26 × 409,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,069.75x = 423,346,089,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,346,089,687.88/749,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,162.44

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