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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,557.84, 1,037,148.72 and 412,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,557.84, 1,037,148.72 and 412,047.84 is: 568,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,557.84 : 1,037,148.72 = 412,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,557.84/1,037,148.72 = 412,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,557.84x = 1,037,148.72 × 412,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,557.84x = 427,354,889,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,354,889,834.77/751,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,625.42

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