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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,732.88, 1,044,299.10 and 417,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,732.88, 1,044,299.10 and 417,213.28 is: 575,758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,732.88 : 1,044,299.10 = 417,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,732.88/1,044,299.10 = 417,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,732.88x = 1,044,299.10 × 417,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,732.88x = 435,695,452,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,695,452,812.05/756,732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,758.59

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