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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,541.28, 1,038,501.54 and 408,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,541.28, 1,038,501.54 and 408,368.54 is: 563,545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,541.28 : 1,038,501.54 = 408,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,541.28/1,038,501.54 = 408,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,541.28x = 1,038,501.54 × 408,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,541.28x = 424,091,360,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,091,360,273.81/752,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,545.65

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