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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,703.13, 1,038,738 and 408,541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,703.13, 1,038,738 and 408,541.87 is: 563,791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,703.13 : 1,038,738 = 408,541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,703.13/1,038,738 = 408,541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,703.13x = 1,038,738 × 408,541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,703.13x = 424,367,964,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,367,964,960.06/752,703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,791.95

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