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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,444.74, 1,037,006.37 and 407,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,444.74, 1,037,006.37 and 407,291.58 is: 562,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,444.74 : 1,037,006.37 = 407,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,444.74/1,037,006.37 = 407,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,444.74x = 1,037,006.37 × 407,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,444.74x = 422,363,962,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,363,962,907.37/751,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,069.23

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