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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,764.40, 1,036,049.72 and 406,592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,764.40, 1,036,049.72 and 406,592.41 is: 561,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,764.40 : 1,036,049.72 = 406,592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,764.40/1,036,049.72 = 406,592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,764.40x = 1,036,049.72 × 406,592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,764.40x = 421,249,952,141.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,249,952,141.21/750,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,094.74

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