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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,581.12, 1,043,999.52 and 416,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,581.12, 1,043,999.52 and 416,984 is: 575,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,581.12 : 1,043,999.52 = 416,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,581.12/1,043,999.52 = 416,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,581.12x = 1,043,999.52 × 416,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,581.12x = 435,331,095,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,331,095,847.68/756,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,392.49

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