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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,846.88, 1,047,211.20 and 414,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,846.88, 1,047,211.20 and 414,682.80 is: 572,263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,846.88 : 1,047,211.20 = 414,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,846.88/1,047,211.20 = 414,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,846.88x = 1,047,211.20 × 414,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,846.88x = 434,260,472,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,260,472,607.36/758,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,263.63

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