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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,547.21, 1,044,003.72 and 412,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,547.21, 1,044,003.72 and 412,375.56 is: 569,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,547.21 : 1,044,003.72 = 412,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,547.21/1,044,003.72 = 412,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,547.21x = 1,044,003.72 × 412,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,547.21x = 430,521,618,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,521,618,677.08/756,547.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,061.14

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