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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,525.20, 1,037,144.52 and 412,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,525.20, 1,037,144.52 and 412,007.76 is: 568,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,525.20 : 1,037,144.52 = 412,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,525.20/1,037,144.52 = 412,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,525.20x = 1,037,144.52 × 412,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,525.20x = 427,311,590,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,311,590,481.48/751,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,592.50

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