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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,154, 1,033,816.80 and 409,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,154, 1,033,816.80 and 409,622.25 is: 565,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,154 : 1,033,816.80 = 409,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,154/1,033,816.80 = 409,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,154x = 1,033,816.80 × 409,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,154x = 423,474,363,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,474,363,703.80/749,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,270.11

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