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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,688, 1,035,949.97 and 406,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,688, 1,035,949.97 and 406,526.62 is: 561,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,688 : 1,035,949.97 = 406,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,688/1,035,949.97 = 406,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,688x = 1,035,949.97 × 406,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,688x = 421,141,239,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,141,239,793.20/750,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,007.02

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