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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,332.70, 1,036,836.82 and 407,178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,332.70, 1,036,836.82 and 407,178.48 is: 561,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,332.70 : 1,036,836.82 = 407,178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,332.70/1,036,836.82 = 407,178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,332.70x = 1,036,836.82 × 407,178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,332.70x = 422,177,640,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,177,640,375.63/751,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,905.05

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