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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,537.96, 1,038,501.54 and 413,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,537.96, 1,038,501.54 and 413,007.08 is: 569,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,537.96 : 1,038,501.54 = 413,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,537.96/1,038,501.54 = 413,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,537.96x = 1,038,501.54 × 413,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,537.96x = 428,908,488,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,908,488,610.90/752,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,949.31

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