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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,276.28, 1,046,421.66 and 414,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,276.28, 1,046,421.66 and 414,117 is: 571,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,276.28 : 1,046,421.66 = 414,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,276.28/1,046,421.66 = 414,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,276.28x = 1,046,421.66 × 414,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,276.28x = 433,340,998,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,340,998,574.22/758,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,481.67

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