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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,184.75, 1,038,010.91 and 408,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,184.75, 1,038,010.91 and 408,027.50 is: 563,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,184.75 : 1,038,010.91 = 408,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,184.75/1,038,010.91 = 408,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,184.75x = 1,038,010.91 × 408,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,184.75x = 423,536,996,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,536,996,580.03/752,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,075.76

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