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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,482.02, 1,046,708.75 and 414,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,482.02, 1,046,708.75 and 414,322.72 is: 571,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,482.02 : 1,046,708.75 = 414,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,482.02/1,046,708.75 = 414,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,482.02x = 1,046,708.75 × 414,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,482.02x = 433,675,214,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,675,214,766.84/758,482.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,767.30

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