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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,690.57, 1,044,240.12 and 417,170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,690.57, 1,044,240.12 and 417,170.97 is: 575,699.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,690.57 : 1,044,240.12 = 417,170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,690.57/1,044,240.12 = 417,170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,690.57x = 1,044,240.12 × 417,170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,690.57x = 435,626,663,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,626,663,773.32/756,690.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,699.87

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