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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,462.42, 1,035,638.81 and 406,298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,462.42, 1,035,638.81 and 406,298.58 is: 560,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,462.42 : 1,035,638.81 = 406,298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,462.42/1,035,638.81 = 406,298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,462.42x = 1,035,638.81 × 406,298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,462.42x = 420,778,575,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,778,575,864.40/750,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,692.40

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