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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,983.62, 1,037,730.32 and 407,827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,983.62, 1,037,730.32 and 407,827.14 is: 562,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,983.62 : 1,037,730.32 = 407,827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,983.62/1,037,730.32 = 407,827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,983.62x = 1,037,730.32 × 407,827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,983.62x = 423,214,586,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,214,586,457.75/751,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,797.62

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