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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,845.08, 1,038,927 and 408,680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,845.08, 1,038,927 and 408,680.82 is: 563,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,845.08 : 1,038,927 = 408,680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,845.08/1,038,927 = 408,680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,845.08x = 1,038,927 × 408,680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,845.08x = 424,589,538,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,589,538,280.14/752,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,979.96

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