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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,382.17, 1,041,015.71 and 427,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,382.17, 1,041,015.71 and 427,717.16 is: 590,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,382.17 : 1,041,015.71 = 427,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,382.17/1,041,015.71 = 427,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,382.17x = 1,041,015.71 × 427,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,382.17x = 445,260,279,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,260,279,382.75/754,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,231.71

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