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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,040, 1,037,815.20 and 412,509.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,040, 1,037,815.20 and 412,509.06 is: 569,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,040 : 1,037,815.20 = 412,509.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,040/1,037,815.20 = 412,509.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,040x = 1,037,815.20 × 412,509.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,040x = 428,108,172,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,108,172,605.71/752,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,262.50

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