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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,936.06, 1,037,679.75 and 407,772.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,936.06, 1,037,679.75 and 407,772.66 is: 562,730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,936.06 : 1,037,679.75 = 407,772.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,936.06/1,037,679.75 = 407,772.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,936.06x = 1,037,679.75 × 407,772.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,936.06x = 423,137,431,885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,137,431,885.64/751,936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,730.60

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