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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,371.96, 1,043,793.48 and 412,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,371.96, 1,043,793.48 and 412,207.98 is: 568,847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,371.96 : 1,043,793.48 = 412,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,371.96/1,043,793.48 = 412,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,371.96x = 1,043,793.48 × 412,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,371.96x = 430,260,001,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,260,001,927.97/756,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,847.11

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