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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,875.06, 1,044,434.22 and 417,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,875.06, 1,044,434.22 and 417,336.02 is: 575,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,875.06 : 1,044,434.22 = 417,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,875.06/1,044,434.22 = 417,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,875.06x = 1,044,434.22 × 417,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,875.06x = 435,880,020,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,880,020,526.60/756,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,894.28

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