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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,339.38, 1,039,615.98 and 409,178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,339.38, 1,039,615.98 and 409,178.64 is: 564,670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,339.38 : 1,039,615.98 = 409,178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,339.38/1,039,615.98 = 409,178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,339.38x = 1,039,615.98 × 409,178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,339.38x = 425,388,652,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,388,652,818.67/753,339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,670.67

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