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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,400.86, 1,035,551.90 and 406,236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,400.86, 1,035,551.90 and 406,236.65 is: 560,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,400.86 : 1,035,551.90 = 406,236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,400.86/1,035,551.90 = 406,236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,400.86x = 1,035,551.90 × 406,236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,400.86x = 420,679,141,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,679,141,359.93/750,400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,605.89

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