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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,878.34, 1,037,593.50 and 412,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,878.34, 1,037,593.50 and 412,349.02 is: 569,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,878.34 : 1,037,593.50 = 412,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,878.34/1,037,593.50 = 412,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,878.34x = 1,037,593.50 × 412,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,878.34x = 427,850,662,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,850,662,883.37/751,878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,042.41

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