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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,982.24, 1,037,728.42 and 407,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,982.24, 1,037,728.42 and 407,825.76 is: 562,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,982.24 : 1,037,728.42 = 407,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,982.24/1,037,728.42 = 407,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,982.24x = 1,037,728.42 × 407,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,982.24x = 423,212,381,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,212,381,050.32/751,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,795.72

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