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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,290.40, 1,043,687.68 and 416,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,290.40, 1,043,687.68 and 416,770.72 is: 575,147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,290.40 : 1,043,687.68 = 416,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,290.40/1,043,687.68 = 416,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,290.40x = 1,043,687.68 × 416,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,290.40x = 434,978,465,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,978,465,848.73/756,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,147.41

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