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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,004.69, 1,037,762.17 and 407,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,004.69, 1,037,762.17 and 407,837.17 is: 562,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,004.69 : 1,037,762.17 = 407,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,004.69/1,037,762.17 = 407,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,004.69x = 1,037,762.17 × 407,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,004.69x = 423,237,986,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,237,986,545.86/752,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,812.96

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