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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,936.24, 1,036,285.80 and 406,764.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,936.24, 1,036,285.80 and 406,764.18 is: 561,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,936.24 : 1,036,285.80 = 406,764.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,936.24/1,036,285.80 = 406,764.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,936.24x = 1,036,285.80 × 406,764.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,936.24x = 421,523,943,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,523,943,682.64/750,936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,331.20

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