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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,073.75, 1,033,721.78 and 409,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,073.75, 1,033,721.78 and 409,542 is: 565,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,073.75 : 1,033,721.78 = 409,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,073.75/1,033,721.78 = 409,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,073.75x = 1,033,721.78 × 409,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,073.75x = 423,352,483,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,352,483,177.05/749,073.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,167.96

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