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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,062, 1,037,845.56 and 412,531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,062, 1,037,845.56 and 412,531.06 is: 569,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,062 : 1,037,845.56 = 412,531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,062/1,037,845.56 = 412,531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,062x = 1,037,845.56 × 412,531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,062x = 428,143,528,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,143,528,983.09/752,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,292.86

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