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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,944.52, 1,037,691.46 and 407,781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,944.52, 1,037,691.46 and 407,781.08 is: 562,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,944.52 : 1,037,691.46 = 407,781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,944.52/1,037,691.46 = 407,781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,944.52x = 1,037,691.46 × 407,781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,944.52x = 423,150,944,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,150,944,265.58/751,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,742.24

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