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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,862.79, 1,036,182.41 and 406,690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,862.79, 1,036,182.41 and 406,690.16 is: 561,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,862.79 : 1,036,182.41 = 406,690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,862.79/1,036,182.41 = 406,690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,862.79x = 1,036,182.41 × 406,690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,862.79x = 421,405,188,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,405,188,078.64/750,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,227.95

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