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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,534.82, 1,037,115.87 and 412,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,534.82, 1,037,115.87 and 412,003.34 is: 568,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,534.82 : 1,037,115.87 = 412,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,534.82/1,037,115.87 = 412,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,534.82x = 1,037,115.87 × 412,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,534.82x = 427,295,202,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,295,202,407.01/751,534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,563.41

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