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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,657.88, 1,038,650.54 and 408,494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,657.88, 1,038,650.54 and 408,494.42 is: 563,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,657.88 : 1,038,650.54 = 408,494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,657.88/1,038,650.54 = 408,494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,657.88x = 1,038,650.54 × 408,494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,657.88x = 424,282,942,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,282,942,684.26/752,657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,712.88

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