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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,846.57, 1,044,444.47 and 417,314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,846.57, 1,044,444.47 and 417,314.82 is: 575,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,846.57 : 1,044,444.47 = 417,314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,846.57/1,044,444.47 = 417,314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,846.57x = 1,044,444.47 × 417,314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,846.57x = 435,862,153,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,862,153,911.47/756,846.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,892.36

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