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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,278.82, 1,043,651.34 and 412,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,278.82, 1,043,651.34 and 412,117.74 is: 568,715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,278.82 : 1,043,651.34 = 412,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,278.82/1,043,651.34 = 412,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,278.82x = 1,043,651.34 × 412,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,278.82x = 430,107,231,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,107,231,588.77/756,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,715.16

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