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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,948, 1,041,835.64 and 415,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,948, 1,041,835.64 and 415,423.56 is: 573,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,948 : 1,041,835.64 = 415,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,948/1,041,835.64 = 415,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,948x = 1,041,835.64 × 415,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,948x = 432,803,070,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,803,070,503.68/754,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,288.58

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