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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,936.50, 1,037,680.41 and 407,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,936.50, 1,037,680.41 and 407,773.08 is: 562,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,936.50 : 1,037,680.41 = 407,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,936.50/1,037,680.41 = 407,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,936.50x = 1,037,680.41 × 407,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,936.50x = 423,138,136,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,138,136,841.36/751,936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,731.21

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