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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,265.90, 1,044,946.05 and 417,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,265.90, 1,044,946.05 and 417,734.06 is: 576,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,265.90 : 1,044,946.05 = 417,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,265.90/1,044,946.05 = 417,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,265.90x = 1,044,946.05 × 417,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,265.90x = 436,509,555,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,509,555,947.46/757,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,428.38

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