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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,492.41, 1,041,194.34 and 427,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,492.41, 1,041,194.34 and 427,867.11 is: 590,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,492.41 : 1,041,194.34 = 427,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,492.41/1,041,194.34 = 427,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,492.41x = 1,041,194.34 × 427,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,492.41x = 445,492,813,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,492,813,204.16/754,492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,453.67

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