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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,138.24, 1,036,596 and 411,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,138.24, 1,036,596 and 411,603.52 is: 568,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,138.24 : 1,036,596 = 411,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,138.24/1,036,596 = 411,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,138.24x = 1,036,596 × 411,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,138.24x = 426,666,562,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,666,562,417.92/751,138.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,026.68

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