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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,061, 1,037,844.18 and 412,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,061, 1,037,844.18 and 412,530.04 is: 569,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,061 : 1,037,844.18 = 412,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,061/1,037,844.18 = 412,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,061x = 1,037,844.18 × 412,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,061x = 428,141,901,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,141,901,089.17/752,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,291.46

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