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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,545.76, 1,044,081.72 and 417,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,545.76, 1,044,081.72 and 417,045.60 is: 575,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,545.76 : 1,044,081.72 = 417,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,545.76/1,044,081.72 = 417,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,545.76x = 1,044,081.72 × 417,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,545.76x = 435,429,687,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,429,687,366.43/756,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,549.70

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