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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,537, 1,037,121.12 and 412,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,537, 1,037,121.12 and 412,007.68 is: 568,570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,537 : 1,037,121.12 = 412,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,537/1,037,121.12 = 412,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,537x = 1,037,121.12 × 412,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,537x = 427,301,866,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,301,866,530.20/751,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,570.63

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