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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,536, 1,037,119.74 and 412,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,536, 1,037,119.74 and 412,006.68 is: 568,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,536 : 1,037,119.74 = 412,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,536/1,037,119.74 = 412,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,536x = 1,037,119.74 × 412,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,536x = 427,300,260,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,300,260,839.86/751,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,569.25

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