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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,786, 1,041,604.68 and 415,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,786, 1,041,604.68 and 415,246.96 is: 573,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,786 : 1,041,604.68 = 415,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,786/1,041,604.68 = 415,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,786x = 1,041,604.68 × 415,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,786x = 432,523,176,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,523,176,891.77/754,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,040.80

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