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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,144.16, 1,033,822.91 and 409,612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,144.16, 1,033,822.91 and 409,612.41 is: 565,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,144.16 : 1,033,822.91 = 409,612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,144.16/1,033,822.91 = 409,612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,144.16x = 1,033,822.91 × 409,612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,144.16x = 423,466,694,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,466,694,702.34/749,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,267.30

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