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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,786.81, 1,044,373.94 and 412,619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,786.81, 1,044,373.94 and 412,619.93 is: 569,419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,786.81 : 1,044,373.94 = 412,619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,786.81/1,044,373.94 = 412,619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,786.81x = 1,044,373.94 × 412,619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,786.81x = 430,929,494,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,929,494,731.66/756,786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,419.93

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