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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,937.24, 1,036,287.18 and 406,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,937.24, 1,036,287.18 and 406,765.18 is: 561,332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,937.24 : 1,036,287.18 = 406,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,937.24/1,036,287.18 = 406,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,937.24x = 1,036,287.18 × 406,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,937.24x = 421,525,541,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,525,541,304.39/750,937.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,332.58

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