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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,543.32, 1,037,127.60 and 412,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,543.32, 1,037,127.60 and 412,011.84 is: 568,575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,543.32 : 1,037,127.60 = 412,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,543.32/1,037,127.60 = 412,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,543.32x = 1,037,127.60 × 412,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,543.32x = 427,308,850,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,308,850,790.78/751,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,575.14

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