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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,657.44, 1,037,279.52 and 412,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,657.44, 1,037,279.52 and 412,125.12 is: 568,728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,657.44 : 1,037,279.52 = 412,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,657.44/1,037,279.52 = 412,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,657.44x = 1,037,279.52 × 412,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,657.44x = 427,488,946,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,488,946,653.54/751,657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,728.42

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