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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,443.09, 1,038,384.17 and 412,942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,443.09, 1,038,384.17 and 412,942.93 is: 569,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,443.09 : 1,038,384.17 = 412,942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,443.09/1,038,384.17 = 412,942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,443.09x = 1,038,384.17 × 412,942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,443.09x = 428,793,401,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,793,401,625.42/752,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,868.22

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