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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,769.89, 1,034,680.17 and 405,605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,769.89, 1,034,680.17 and 405,605.72 is: 559,734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,769.89 : 1,034,680.17 = 405,605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,769.89/1,034,680.17 = 405,605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,769.89x = 1,034,680.17 × 405,605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,769.89x = 419,672,197,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,672,197,909.27/749,769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,734.66

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