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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,875.32, 1,036,233.78 and 411,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,875.32, 1,036,233.78 and 411,343.72 is: 567,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,875.32 : 1,036,233.78 = 411,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,875.32/1,036,233.78 = 411,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,875.32x = 1,036,233.78 × 411,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,875.32x = 426,248,257,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,248,257,854.86/750,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,668.49

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