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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,042.72, 1,035,061.68 and 405,878.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,042.72, 1,035,061.68 and 405,878.61 is: 560,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,042.72 : 1,035,061.68 = 405,878.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,042.72/1,035,061.68 = 405,878.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,042.72x = 1,035,061.68 × 405,878.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,042.72x = 420,109,398,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,109,398,530.32/750,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,113.96

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