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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,988.99, 1,037,740.40 and 407,821.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,988.99, 1,037,740.40 and 407,821.49 is: 562,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,988.99 : 1,037,740.40 = 407,821.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,988.99/1,037,740.40 = 407,821.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,988.99x = 1,037,740.40 × 407,821.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,988.99x = 423,212,830,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,212,830,972.49/751,988.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,791.26

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