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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,983.24, 1,037,729.80 and 407,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,983.24, 1,037,729.80 and 407,826.76 is: 562,797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,983.24 : 1,037,729.80 = 407,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,983.24/1,037,729.80 = 407,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,983.24x = 1,037,729.80 × 407,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,983.24x = 423,213,982,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,213,982,089.45/751,983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,797.09

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