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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,078.42, 1,046,162.78 and 413,927.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,078.42, 1,046,162.78 and 413,927.98 is: 571,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,078.42 : 1,046,162.78 = 413,927.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,078.42/1,046,162.78 = 413,927.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,078.42x = 1,046,162.78 × 413,927.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,078.42x = 433,036,050,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,036,050,199.70/758,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,228.57

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