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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,449.50, 1,038,380.31 and 412,917.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,449.50, 1,038,380.31 and 412,917.75 is: 569,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,449.50 : 1,038,380.31 = 412,917.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,449.50/1,038,380.31 = 412,917.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,449.50x = 1,038,380.31 × 412,917.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,449.50x = 428,765,661,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,765,661,249.50/752,449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,826.50

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