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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,052, 1,037,831.76 and 412,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,052, 1,037,831.76 and 412,521.04 is: 569,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,052 : 1,037,831.76 = 412,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,052/1,037,831.76 = 412,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,052x = 1,037,831.76 × 412,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,052x = 428,127,436,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,127,436,980.23/752,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,279.04

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