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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,738.03, 1,038,779.58 and 408,574.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,738.03, 1,038,779.58 and 408,574.23 is: 563,833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,738.03 : 1,038,779.58 = 408,574.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,738.03/1,038,779.58 = 408,574.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,738.03x = 1,038,779.58 × 408,574.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,738.03x = 424,418,567,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,418,567,038.22/752,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,833.03

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