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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,144, 1,043,445.12 and 411,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,144, 1,043,445.12 and 411,981.12 is: 568,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,144 : 1,043,445.12 = 411,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,144/1,043,445.12 = 411,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,144x = 1,043,445.12 × 411,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,144x = 429,879,689,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,879,689,196.13/756,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,515.64

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