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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,785.29, 1,044,371.85 and 412,618.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,785.29, 1,044,371.85 and 412,618.41 is: 569,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,785.29 : 1,044,371.85 = 412,618.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,785.29/1,044,371.85 = 412,618.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,785.29x = 1,044,371.85 × 412,618.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,785.29x = 430,927,050,132.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,927,050,132.67/756,785.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,417.85

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