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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,546.33, 1,044,002.52 and 412,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,546.33, 1,044,002.52 and 412,374.68 is: 569,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,546.33 : 1,044,002.52 = 412,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,546.33/1,044,002.52 = 412,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,546.33x = 1,044,002.52 × 412,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,546.33x = 430,520,206,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,520,206,167.80/756,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,059.94

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