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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,087, 1,035,129.78 and 410,547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,087, 1,035,129.78 and 410,547.96 is: 566,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,087 : 1,035,129.78 = 410,547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,087/1,035,129.78 = 410,547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,087x = 1,035,129.78 × 410,547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,087x = 424,970,419,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,970,419,514.25/750,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,561.50

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