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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,597.88, 1,044,104.86 and 417,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,597.88, 1,044,104.86 and 417,071.80 is: 575,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,597.88 : 1,044,104.86 = 417,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,597.88/1,044,104.86 = 417,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,597.88x = 1,044,104.86 × 417,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,597.88x = 435,466,693,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,466,693,348.95/756,597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,558.97

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