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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,969.38, 1,039,091.98 and 408,798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,969.38, 1,039,091.98 and 408,798.48 is: 564,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,969.38 : 1,039,091.98 = 408,798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,969.38/1,039,091.98 = 408,798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,969.38x = 1,039,091.98 × 408,798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,969.38x = 424,779,222,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,779,222,004.19/752,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,138.77

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