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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,883.87, 1,047,274.92 and 414,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,883.87, 1,047,274.92 and 414,741.20 is: 572,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,883.87 : 1,047,274.92 = 414,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,883.87/1,047,274.92 = 414,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,883.87x = 1,047,274.92 × 414,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,883.87x = 434,348,051,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,348,051,814.33/758,883.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,351.14

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