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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,901.73, 1,036,245.42 and 406,741.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,901.73, 1,036,245.42 and 406,741.41 is: 561,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,901.73 : 1,036,245.42 = 406,741.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,901.73/1,036,245.42 = 406,741.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,901.73x = 1,036,245.42 × 406,741.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,901.73x = 421,483,923,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,483,923,236.84/750,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,303.71

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