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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,960.83, 1,034,949.32 and 410,428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,960.83, 1,034,949.32 and 410,428.27 is: 566,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,960.83 : 1,034,949.32 = 410,428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,960.83/1,034,949.32 = 410,428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,960.83x = 1,034,949.32 × 410,428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,960.83x = 424,772,458,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,772,458,945.28/749,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,392.86

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