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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,960.43, 1,037,770.98 and 412,494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,960.43, 1,037,770.98 and 412,494.29 is: 569,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,960.43 : 1,037,770.98 = 412,494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,960.43/1,037,770.98 = 412,494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,960.43x = 1,037,770.98 × 412,494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,960.43x = 428,074,598,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,074,598,388.85/751,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,278.10

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