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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,249.55, 1,036,728.32 and 407,085.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,249.55, 1,036,728.32 and 407,085.62 is: 561,780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,249.55 : 1,036,728.32 = 407,085.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,249.55/1,036,728.32 = 407,085.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,249.55x = 1,036,728.32 × 407,085.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,249.55x = 422,037,183,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,037,183,699.69/751,249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,780.28

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