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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,468.88, 1,038,419.72 and 412,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,468.88, 1,038,419.72 and 412,968.72 is: 569,903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,468.88 : 1,038,419.72 = 412,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,468.88/1,038,419.72 = 412,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,468.88x = 1,038,419.72 × 412,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,468.88x = 428,834,862,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,834,862,591.16/752,468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,903.78

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