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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,274.48, 1,033,998.21 and 409,742.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,274.48, 1,033,998.21 and 409,742.64 is: 565,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,274.48 : 1,033,998.21 = 409,742.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,274.48/1,033,998.21 = 409,742.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,274.48x = 1,033,998.21 × 409,742.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,274.48x = 423,673,156,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,673,156,320.67/749,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,444.53

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