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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,647.84, 1,044,180.98 and 417,128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,647.84, 1,044,180.98 and 417,128.24 is: 575,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,647.84 : 1,044,180.98 = 417,128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,647.84/1,044,180.98 = 417,128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,647.84x = 1,044,180.98 × 417,128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,647.84x = 435,557,374,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,557,374,428.88/756,647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,640.81

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