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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,770.84, 1,037,491 and 412,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,770.84, 1,037,491 and 412,239.08 is: 568,915.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,770.84 : 1,037,491 = 412,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,770.84/1,037,491 = 412,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,770.84x = 1,037,491 × 412,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,770.84x = 427,694,335,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,694,335,348.28/751,770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,915.84

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