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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,396.24, 1,038,303.96 and 412,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,396.24, 1,038,303.96 and 412,870.16 is: 569,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,396.24 : 1,038,303.96 = 412,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,396.24/1,038,303.96 = 412,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,396.24x = 1,038,303.96 × 412,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,396.24x = 428,684,722,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,684,722,093.83/752,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,759.26

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