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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,085, 1,037,877.30 and 412,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,085, 1,037,877.30 and 412,554.06 is: 569,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,085 : 1,037,877.30 = 412,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,085/1,037,877.30 = 412,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,085x = 1,037,877.30 × 412,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,085x = 428,180,493,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,180,493,896.84/752,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,324.60

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