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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,943.24, 1,036,295.46 and 406,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,943.24, 1,036,295.46 and 406,771.18 is: 561,340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,943.24 : 1,036,295.46 = 406,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,943.24/1,036,295.46 = 406,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,943.24x = 1,036,295.46 × 406,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,943.24x = 421,535,127,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,535,127,092.84/750,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,340.86

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