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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,619.24, 1,037,244.74 and 412,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,619.24, 1,037,244.74 and 412,086.76 is: 568,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,619.24 : 1,037,244.74 = 412,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,619.24/1,037,244.74 = 412,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,619.24x = 1,037,244.74 × 412,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,619.24x = 427,434,824,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,434,824,233.64/751,619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,685.31

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