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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,699.31, 1,046,992.80 and 414,527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,699.31, 1,046,992.80 and 414,527.88 is: 572,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,699.31 : 1,046,992.80 = 414,527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,699.31/1,046,992.80 = 414,527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,699.31x = 1,046,992.80 × 414,527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,699.31x = 434,007,705,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,007,705,759.26/758,699.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,041.78

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