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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,342.32, 1,043,752.58 and 412,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,342.32, 1,043,752.58 and 412,178.34 is: 568,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,342.32 : 1,043,752.58 = 412,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,342.32/1,043,752.58 = 412,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,342.32x = 1,043,752.58 × 412,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,342.32x = 430,212,206,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,212,206,825.56/756,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,806.21

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