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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,748.72, 1,044,299.14 and 412,587.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,748.72, 1,044,299.14 and 412,587.62 is: 569,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,748.72 : 1,044,299.14 = 412,587.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,748.72/1,044,299.14 = 412,587.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,748.72x = 1,044,299.14 × 412,587.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,748.72x = 430,864,898,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,864,898,319.93/756,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,363.24

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