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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,874.32, 1,036,232.40 and 411,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,874.32, 1,036,232.40 and 411,342.72 is: 567,667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,874.32 : 1,036,232.40 = 411,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,874.32/1,036,232.40 = 411,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,874.32x = 1,036,232.40 × 411,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,874.32x = 426,246,653,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,246,653,968.13/750,874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,667.11

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