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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,159.56, 1,047,640.04 and 414,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,159.56, 1,047,640.04 and 414,996.91 is: 572,695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,159.56 : 1,047,640.04 = 414,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,159.56/1,047,640.04 = 414,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,159.56x = 1,047,640.04 × 414,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,159.56x = 434,767,380,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,767,380,591.17/759,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,695.65

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