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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,003.69, 1,037,760.80 and 407,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,003.69, 1,037,760.80 and 407,836.17 is: 562,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,003.69 : 1,037,760.80 = 407,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,003.69/1,037,760.80 = 407,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,003.69x = 1,037,760.80 × 407,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,003.69x = 423,236,388,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,236,388,008.96/752,003.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,811.59

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