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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,787, 1,041,606.06 and 415,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,787, 1,041,606.06 and 415,247.96 is: 573,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,787 : 1,041,606.06 = 415,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,787/1,041,606.06 = 415,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,787x = 1,041,606.06 × 415,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,787x = 432,524,791,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,524,791,538.64/754,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,042.18

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