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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,985.68, 1,039,137 and 413,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,985.68, 1,039,137 and 413,455.28 is: 570,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,985.68 : 1,039,137 = 413,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,985.68/1,039,137 = 413,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,985.68x = 1,039,137 × 413,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,985.68x = 429,636,679,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,636,679,293.36/752,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,577.49

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