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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,321.52, 1,038,221.82 and 412,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,321.52, 1,038,221.82 and 412,789.50 is: 569,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,321.52 : 1,038,221.82 = 412,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,321.52/1,038,221.82 = 412,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,321.52x = 1,038,221.82 × 412,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,321.52x = 428,567,065,966.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,567,065,966.89/752,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,659.45

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