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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,408.72, 1,043,848.85 and 416,876.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,408.72, 1,043,848.85 and 416,876.97 is: 575,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,408.72 : 1,043,848.85 = 416,876.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,408.72/1,043,848.85 = 416,876.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,408.72x = 1,043,848.85 × 416,876.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,408.72x = 435,156,543,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,156,543,641.60/756,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,292.87

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