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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,258.88, 1,043,659.13 and 416,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,258.88, 1,043,659.13 and 416,749 is: 575,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,258.88 : 1,043,659.13 = 416,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,258.88/1,043,659.13 = 416,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,258.88x = 1,043,659.13 × 416,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,258.88x = 434,943,898,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,943,898,768.37/756,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,125.67

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