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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,472.50, 1,038,412.05 and 412,940.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,472.50, 1,038,412.05 and 412,940.75 is: 569,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,472.50 : 1,038,412.05 = 412,940.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,472.50/1,038,412.05 = 412,940.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,472.50x = 1,038,412.05 × 412,940.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,472.50x = 428,802,650,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,802,650,736.04/752,472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,858.24

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