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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,550.56, 1,044,008.33 and 412,378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,550.56, 1,044,008.33 and 412,378.91 is: 569,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,550.56 : 1,044,008.33 = 412,378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,550.56/1,044,008.33 = 412,378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,550.56x = 1,044,008.33 × 412,378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,550.56x = 430,527,009,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,527,009,874.38/756,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,065.75

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