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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,135.84, 1,046,232.52 and 413,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,135.84, 1,046,232.52 and 413,974.16 is: 571,287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,135.84 : 1,046,232.52 = 413,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,135.84/1,046,232.52 = 413,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,135.84x = 1,046,232.52 × 413,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,135.84x = 433,113,231,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,113,231,506.50/758,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,287.11

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