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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,747.32, 1,037,463.66 and 412,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,747.32, 1,037,463.66 and 412,237.44 is: 568,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,747.32 : 1,037,463.66 = 412,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,747.32/1,037,463.66 = 412,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,747.32x = 1,037,463.66 × 412,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,747.32x = 427,681,363,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,681,363,291.43/751,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,916.38

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