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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,557.88, 1,044,049.62 and 417,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,557.88, 1,044,049.62 and 417,031.80 is: 575,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,557.88 : 1,044,049.62 = 417,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,557.88/1,044,049.62 = 417,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,557.88x = 1,044,049.62 × 417,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,557.88x = 435,401,892,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,401,892,317.92/756,557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,503.74

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