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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,089, 1,037,882.82 and 412,558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,089, 1,037,882.82 and 412,558.06 is: 569,330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,089 : 1,037,882.82 = 412,558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,089/1,037,882.82 = 412,558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,089x = 1,037,882.82 × 412,558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,089x = 428,186,922,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,186,922,726.53/752,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,330.12

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