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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,124.76, 1,033,792.17 and 409,593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,124.76, 1,033,792.17 and 409,593.01 is: 565,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,124.76 : 1,033,792.17 = 409,593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,124.76/1,033,792.17 = 409,593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,124.76x = 1,033,792.17 × 409,593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,124.76x = 423,434,046,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,434,046,624.73/749,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,238.35

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