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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,358.77, 1,034,114.37 and 405,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,358.77, 1,034,114.37 and 405,193.88 is: 559,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,358.77 : 1,034,114.37 = 405,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,358.77/1,034,114.37 = 405,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,358.77x = 1,034,114.37 × 405,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,358.77x = 419,016,808,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,016,808,773.48/749,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,167.15

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