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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,001.52, 1,037,756.44 and 412,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,001.52, 1,037,756.44 and 412,467.36 is: 569,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,001.52 : 1,037,756.44 = 412,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,001.52/1,037,756.44 = 412,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,001.52x = 1,037,756.44 × 412,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,001.52x = 428,040,659,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,040,659,129.80/752,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,201.85

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