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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,139.40, 1,046,216.82 and 413,985.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,139.40, 1,046,216.82 and 413,985.79 is: 571,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,139.40 : 1,046,216.82 = 413,985.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,139.40/1,046,216.82 = 413,985.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,139.40x = 1,046,216.82 × 413,985.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,139.40x = 433,118,896,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,118,896,738.99/758,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,291.90

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