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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,999.89, 1,040,526.81 and 409,836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,999.89, 1,040,526.81 and 409,836.63 is: 565,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,999.89 : 1,040,526.81 = 409,836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,999.89/1,040,526.81 = 409,836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,999.89x = 1,040,526.81 × 409,836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,999.89x = 426,446,001,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,446,001,235.05/753,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,578.33

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