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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,431.32, 1,038,355.74 and 412,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,431.32, 1,038,355.74 and 412,918.20 is: 569,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,431.32 : 1,038,355.74 = 412,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,431.32/1,038,355.74 = 412,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,431.32x = 1,038,355.74 × 412,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,431.32x = 428,755,983,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,755,983,120.47/752,431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,827.40

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