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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,283.92, 1,038,152.80 and 412,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,283.92, 1,038,152.80 and 412,753.52 is: 569,600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,283.92 : 1,038,152.80 = 412,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,283.92/1,038,152.80 = 412,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,283.92x = 1,038,152.80 × 412,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,283.92x = 428,501,222,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,501,222,497.86/752,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,600.40

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