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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,828.72, 1,041,492.60 and 550,990.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,828.72, 1,041,492.60 and 550,990.72 is: 760,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,828.72 : 1,041,492.60 = 550,990.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,828.72/1,041,492.60 = 550,990.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,828.72x = 1,041,492.60 × 550,990.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,828.72x = 573,852,757,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,852,757,548.67/754,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,242.35

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