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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,121, 1,033,786.99 and 409,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,121, 1,033,786.99 and 409,589.25 is: 565,233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,121 : 1,033,786.99 = 409,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,121/1,033,786.99 = 409,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,121x = 1,033,786.99 × 409,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,121x = 423,428,035,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,428,035,845.91/749,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,233.17

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