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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,923.23, 1,036,267.86 and 406,751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,923.23, 1,036,267.86 and 406,751.17 is: 561,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,923.23 : 1,036,267.86 = 406,751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,923.23/1,036,267.86 = 406,751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,923.23x = 1,036,267.86 × 406,751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,923.23x = 421,503,164,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,503,164,488.40/750,923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,313.26

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