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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,968.83, 1,047,401.08 and 414,797.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,968.83, 1,047,401.08 and 414,797.21 is: 572,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,968.83 : 1,047,401.08 = 414,797.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,968.83/1,047,401.08 = 414,797.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,968.83x = 1,047,401.08 × 414,797.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,968.83x = 434,459,042,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,459,042,805.41/758,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,433.32

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