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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,983.59, 1,037,730.29 and 407,827.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,983.59, 1,037,730.29 and 407,827.11 is: 562,797.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,983.59 : 1,037,730.29 = 407,827.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,983.59/1,037,730.29 = 407,827.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,983.59x = 1,037,730.29 × 407,827.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,983.59x = 423,214,541,874.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,214,541,874.93/751,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,797.58

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