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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,914.56, 1,034,879.36 and 405,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,914.56, 1,034,879.36 and 405,749.44 is: 559,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,914.56 : 1,034,879.36 = 405,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,914.56/1,034,879.36 = 405,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,914.56x = 1,034,879.36 × 405,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,914.56x = 419,901,720,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,901,720,787.56/749,914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,932.75

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