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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,048, 1,037,826.24 and 412,517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,048, 1,037,826.24 and 412,517.04 is: 569,273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,048 : 1,037,826.24 = 412,517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,048/1,037,826.24 = 412,517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,048x = 1,037,826.24 × 412,517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,048x = 428,121,008,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,121,008,559.13/752,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,273.52

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