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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,122.63, 1,033,789.23 and 409,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,122.63, 1,033,789.23 and 409,590.88 is: 565,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,122.63 : 1,033,789.23 = 409,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,122.63/1,033,789.23 = 409,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,122.63x = 1,033,789.23 × 409,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,122.63x = 423,430,633,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,430,633,233.32/749,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,235.41

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