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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,121.63, 1,033,787.85 and 409,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,121.63, 1,033,787.85 and 409,589.88 is: 565,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,121.63 : 1,033,787.85 = 409,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,121.63/1,033,787.85 = 409,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,121.63x = 1,033,787.85 × 409,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,121.63x = 423,429,036,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,429,036,014.29/749,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,234.03

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