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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,460.36, 1,034,233.38 and 409,921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,460.36, 1,034,233.38 and 409,921.32 is: 565,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,460.36 : 1,034,233.38 = 409,921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,460.36/1,034,233.38 = 409,921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,460.36x = 1,034,233.38 × 409,921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,460.36x = 423,954,312,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,954,312,317.66/749,460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,679.43

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