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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,758.64, 1,044,334 and 417,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,758.64, 1,044,334 and 417,239.04 is: 575,793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,758.64 : 1,044,334 = 417,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,758.64/1,044,334 = 417,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,758.64x = 1,044,334 × 417,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,758.64x = 435,736,915,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,736,915,599.36/756,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,793.78

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