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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,944.12, 1,036,307.90 and 406,780.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,944.12, 1,036,307.90 and 406,780.07 is: 561,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,944.12 : 1,036,307.90 = 406,780.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,944.12/1,036,307.90 = 406,780.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,944.12x = 1,036,307.90 × 406,780.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,944.12x = 421,549,400,103.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,549,400,103.55/750,944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,359.21

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