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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,750.60, 1,044,322.92 and 417,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,750.60, 1,044,322.92 and 417,231 is: 575,782.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,750.60 : 1,044,322.92 = 417,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,750.60/1,044,322.92 = 417,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,750.60x = 1,044,322.92 × 417,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,750.60x = 435,723,896,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,723,896,234.52/756,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,782.69

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