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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,325.75, 1,034,067.31 and 405,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,325.75, 1,034,067.31 and 405,159.23 is: 559,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,325.75 : 1,034,067.31 = 405,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,325.75/1,034,067.31 = 405,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,325.75x = 1,034,067.31 × 405,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,325.75x = 418,961,915,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,961,915,087.77/749,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,118.53

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