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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,187.32, 1,036,636.80 and 407,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,187.32, 1,036,636.80 and 407,032.64 is: 561,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,187.32 : 1,036,636.80 = 407,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,187.32/1,036,636.80 = 407,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,187.32x = 1,036,636.80 × 407,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,187.32x = 421,945,013,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,945,013,425.15/751,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,704.12

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