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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,570.92, 1,037,233.15 and 412,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,570.92, 1,037,233.15 and 412,104.78 is: 568,740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,570.92 : 1,037,233.15 = 412,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,570.92/1,037,233.15 = 412,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,570.92x = 1,037,233.15 × 412,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,570.92x = 427,448,738,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,448,738,059.20/751,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,740.39

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