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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,569.36, 1,044,069 and 417,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,569.36, 1,044,069 and 417,030.32 is: 575,503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,569.36 : 1,044,069 = 417,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,569.36/1,044,069 = 417,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,569.36x = 1,044,069 × 417,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,569.36x = 435,408,429,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,408,429,172.08/756,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,503.65

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