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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,246, 1,043,641.44 and 416,736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,246, 1,043,641.44 and 416,736.12 is: 575,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,246 : 1,043,641.44 = 416,736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,246/1,043,641.44 = 416,736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,246x = 1,043,641.44 × 416,736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,246x = 434,923,084,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,923,084,376.81/756,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,107.95

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