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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,589.28, 1,041,341.92 and 415,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,589.28, 1,041,341.92 and 415,060 is: 572,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,589.28 : 1,041,341.92 = 415,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,589.28/1,041,341.92 = 415,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,589.28x = 1,041,341.92 × 415,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,589.28x = 432,219,377,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,219,377,315.20/754,589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,787.59

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