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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,904.99, 1,036,249.94 and 406,744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,904.99, 1,036,249.94 and 406,744.63 is: 561,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,904.99 : 1,036,249.94 = 406,744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,904.99/1,036,249.94 = 406,744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,904.99x = 1,036,249.94 × 406,744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,904.99x = 421,489,098,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,489,098,432.82/750,904.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,308.16

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