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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,140.24, 1,036,598.76 and 411,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,140.24, 1,036,598.76 and 411,605.52 is: 568,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,140.24 : 1,036,598.76 = 411,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,140.24/1,036,598.76 = 411,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,140.24x = 1,036,598.76 × 411,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,140.24x = 426,669,771,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,669,771,641.16/751,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,029.44

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