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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,592.31, 1,035,817.76 and 406,428.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,592.31, 1,035,817.76 and 406,428.39 is: 560,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,592.31 : 1,035,817.76 = 406,428.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,592.31/1,035,817.76 = 406,428.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,592.31x = 1,035,817.76 × 406,428.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,592.31x = 420,985,745,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,985,745,546.28/750,592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,871.38

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