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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,785.85, 1,044,372.62 and 412,618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,785.85, 1,044,372.62 and 412,618.97 is: 569,418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,785.85 : 1,044,372.62 = 412,618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,785.85/1,044,372.62 = 412,618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,785.85x = 1,044,372.62 × 412,618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,785.85x = 430,927,954,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,927,954,760.60/756,785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,418.62

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