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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,833.26, 1,038,917.45 and 408,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,833.26, 1,038,917.45 and 408,671.91 is: 563,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,833.26 : 1,038,917.45 = 408,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,833.26/1,038,917.45 = 408,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,833.26x = 1,038,917.45 × 408,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,833.26x = 424,576,378,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,576,378,623.83/752,833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,971.33

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