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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,992, 1,036,369.60 and 411,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,992, 1,036,369.60 and 411,461.76 is: 567,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,992 : 1,036,369.60 = 411,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,992/1,036,369.60 = 411,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,992x = 1,036,369.60 × 411,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,992x = 426,426,459,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,426,459,626.50/750,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,817.58

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