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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,162.16, 1,033,848.36 and 409,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,162.16, 1,033,848.36 and 409,631.76 is: 565,294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,162.16 : 1,033,848.36 = 409,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,162.16/1,033,848.36 = 409,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,162.16x = 1,033,848.36 × 409,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,162.16x = 423,497,123,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,497,123,279.91/749,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,294.33

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