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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,159.51, 1,047,639.96 and 414,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,159.51, 1,047,639.96 and 414,996.88 is: 572,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,159.51 : 1,047,639.96 = 414,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,159.51/1,047,639.96 = 414,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,159.51x = 1,047,639.96 × 414,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,159.51x = 434,767,314,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,767,314,763.33/759,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,695.60

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