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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,410.72, 1,043,851.61 and 416,878.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,410.72, 1,043,851.61 and 416,878.97 is: 575,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,410.72 : 1,043,851.61 = 416,878.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,410.72/1,043,851.61 = 416,878.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,410.72x = 1,043,851.61 × 416,878.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,410.72x = 435,159,784,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,159,784,009.64/756,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,295.63

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