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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,659.44, 1,037,282.28 and 412,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,659.44, 1,037,282.28 and 412,127.12 is: 568,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,659.44 : 1,037,282.28 = 412,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,659.44/1,037,282.28 = 412,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,659.44x = 1,037,282.28 × 412,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,659.44x = 427,492,158,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,492,158,683.43/751,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,731.18

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