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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,678.72, 1,035,939.45 and 406,514.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,678.72, 1,035,939.45 and 406,514.81 is: 560,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,678.72 : 1,035,939.45 = 406,514.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,678.72/1,035,939.45 = 406,514.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,678.72x = 1,035,939.45 × 406,514.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,678.72x = 421,124,723,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,124,723,508.56/750,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,991.96

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