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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,818.72, 1,041,478.83 and 550,980.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,818.72, 1,041,478.83 and 550,980.75 is: 760,228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,818.72 : 1,041,478.83 = 550,980.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,818.72/1,041,478.83 = 550,980.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,818.72x = 1,041,478.83 × 550,980.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,818.72x = 573,834,786,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,834,786,862.52/754,818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,228.61

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