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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,738.72, 1,036,019.68 and 411,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,738.72, 1,036,019.68 and 411,219.20 is: 567,482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,738.72 : 1,036,019.68 = 411,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,738.72/1,036,019.68 = 411,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,738.72x = 1,036,019.68 × 411,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,738.72x = 426,031,183,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,031,183,993.86/750,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,482.63

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