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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,703.46, 1,035,971.33 and 406,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,703.46, 1,035,971.33 and 406,542.06 is: 561,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,703.46 : 1,035,971.33 = 406,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,703.46/1,035,971.33 = 406,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,703.46x = 1,035,971.33 × 406,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,703.46x = 421,165,916,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,165,916,566.43/750,703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,028.34

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