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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,497.32, 1,043,953.38 and 416,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,497.32, 1,043,953.38 and 416,997.16 is: 575,448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,497.32 : 1,043,953.38 = 416,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,497.32/1,043,953.38 = 416,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,497.32x = 1,043,953.38 × 416,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,497.32x = 435,325,594,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,325,594,632.40/756,497.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,448.96

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