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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,235.82, 1,043,591.91 and 412,074.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,235.82, 1,043,591.91 and 412,074.74 is: 568,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,235.82 : 1,043,591.91 = 412,074.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,235.82/1,043,591.91 = 412,074.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,235.82x = 1,043,591.91 × 412,074.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,235.82x = 430,037,859,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,037,859,761.39/756,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,655.77

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