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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,034.53, 1,044,708.60 and 412,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,034.53, 1,044,708.60 and 412,871.02 is: 569,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,034.53 : 1,044,708.60 = 412,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,034.53/1,044,708.60 = 412,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,034.53x = 1,044,708.60 × 412,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,034.53x = 431,329,905,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,329,905,284.77/757,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,762.52

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