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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,198.16, 1,033,884 and 409,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,198.16, 1,033,884 and 409,665.60 is: 565,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,198.16 : 1,033,884 = 409,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,198.16/1,033,884 = 409,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,198.16x = 1,033,884 × 409,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,198.16x = 423,546,709,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,546,709,190.40/749,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,333.35

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