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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,853.38, 1,036,177.85 and 411,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,853.38, 1,036,177.85 and 411,333.70 is: 567,640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,853.38 : 1,036,177.85 = 411,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,853.38/1,036,177.85 = 411,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,853.38x = 1,036,177.85 × 411,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,853.38x = 426,214,868,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,214,868,898.55/750,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,640.61

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