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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,940.74, 1,047,359.88 and 414,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,940.74, 1,047,359.88 and 414,795.80 is: 572,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,940.74 : 1,047,359.88 = 414,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,940.74/1,047,359.88 = 414,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,940.74x = 1,047,359.88 × 414,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,940.74x = 434,440,479,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,440,479,312.50/758,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,430.04

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