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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,546.58, 1,044,002.86 and 412,374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,546.58, 1,044,002.86 and 412,374.93 is: 569,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,546.58 : 1,044,002.86 = 412,374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,546.58/1,044,002.86 = 412,374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,546.58x = 1,044,002.86 × 412,374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,546.58x = 430,520,608,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,520,608,922.31/756,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,060.28

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