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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,082.92, 1,043,397 and 416,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,082.92, 1,043,397 and 416,550.36 is: 574,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,082.92 : 1,043,397 = 416,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,082.92/1,043,397 = 416,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,082.92x = 1,043,397 × 416,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,082.92x = 434,627,395,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,627,395,972.92/756,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,840.91

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