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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,912.73, 1,036,260.60 and 406,752.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,912.73, 1,036,260.60 and 406,752.41 is: 561,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,912.73 : 1,036,260.60 = 406,752.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,912.73/1,036,260.60 = 406,752.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,912.73x = 1,036,260.60 × 406,752.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,912.73x = 421,501,496,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,501,496,438.05/750,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,318.89

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