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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,145, 1,043,446.50 and 411,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,145, 1,043,446.50 and 411,982.12 is: 568,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,145 : 1,043,446.50 = 411,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,145/1,043,446.50 = 411,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,145x = 1,043,446.50 × 411,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,145x = 429,881,301,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,881,301,176.58/756,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,517.02

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