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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,688.29, 1,046,977.62 and 414,516.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,688.29, 1,046,977.62 and 414,516.83 is: 572,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,688.29 : 1,046,977.62 = 414,516.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,688.29/1,046,977.62 = 414,516.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,688.29x = 1,046,977.62 × 414,516.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,688.29x = 433,989,838,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,989,838,888.46/758,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,026.55

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