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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,996.30, 1,034,987.65 and 405,824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,996.30, 1,034,987.65 and 405,824.72 is: 560,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,996.30 : 1,034,987.65 = 405,824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,996.30/1,034,987.65 = 405,824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,996.30x = 1,034,987.65 × 405,824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,996.30x = 420,023,567,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,023,567,075.21/749,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,034.18

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