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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,115.02, 1,047,578.78 and 414,952.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,115.02, 1,047,578.78 and 414,952.32 is: 572,634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,115.02 : 1,047,578.78 = 414,952.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,115.02/1,047,578.78 = 414,952.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,115.02x = 1,047,578.78 × 414,952.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,115.02x = 434,695,245,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,695,245,143.77/759,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,634.23

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