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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,917.23, 1,036,259.58 and 406,745.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,917.23, 1,036,259.58 and 406,745.17 is: 561,304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,917.23 : 1,036,259.58 = 406,745.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,917.23/1,036,259.58 = 406,745.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,917.23x = 1,036,259.58 × 406,745.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,917.23x = 421,493,579,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,493,579,031.23/750,917.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,304.98

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