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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,956.08, 1,034,942.76 and 410,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,956.08, 1,034,942.76 and 410,423.52 is: 566,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,956.08 : 1,034,942.76 = 410,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,956.08/1,034,942.76 = 410,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,956.08x = 1,034,942.76 × 410,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,956.08x = 424,764,850,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,764,850,557.72/749,956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,386.30

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