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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,944.24, 1,036,296.84 and 406,772.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,944.24, 1,036,296.84 and 406,772.18 is: 561,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,944.24 : 1,036,296.84 = 406,772.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,944.24/1,036,296.84 = 406,772.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,944.24x = 1,036,296.84 × 406,772.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,944.24x = 421,536,724,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,536,724,733.91/750,944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,342.24

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