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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,244.96, 1,042,916.80 and 551,972.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,244.96, 1,042,916.80 and 551,972.48 is: 761,210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,244.96 : 1,042,916.80 = 551,972.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,244.96/1,042,916.80 = 551,972.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,244.96x = 1,042,916.80 × 551,972.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,244.96x = 575,661,372,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,661,372,529.66/756,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,210.19

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