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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,017.12, 1,044,684.60 and 412,853.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,017.12, 1,044,684.60 and 412,853.78 is: 569,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,017.12 : 1,044,684.60 = 412,853.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,017.12/1,044,684.60 = 412,853.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,017.12x = 1,044,684.60 × 412,853.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,017.12x = 431,301,986,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,301,986,017.79/757,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,738.75

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