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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,060.65, 1,036,456.92 and 406,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,060.65, 1,036,456.92 and 406,888.68 is: 561,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,060.65 : 1,036,456.92 = 406,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,060.65/1,036,456.92 = 406,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,060.65x = 1,036,456.92 × 406,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,060.65x = 421,722,588,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,722,588,055.67/751,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,502.71

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