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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,742.72, 1,036,025.20 and 411,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,742.72, 1,036,025.20 and 411,223.20 is: 567,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,742.72 : 1,036,025.20 = 411,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,742.72/1,036,025.20 = 411,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,742.72x = 1,036,025.20 × 411,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,742.72x = 426,037,598,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,037,598,024.64/750,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,488.15

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