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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,546.14, 1,044,002.26 and 412,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,546.14, 1,044,002.26 and 412,374.50 is: 569,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,546.14 : 1,044,002.26 = 412,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,546.14/1,044,002.26 = 412,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,546.14x = 1,044,002.26 × 412,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,546.14x = 430,519,906,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,519,906,857.23/756,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,059.68

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