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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,048.14, 1,048,850.21 and 415,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,048.14, 1,048,850.21 and 415,882.74 is: 573,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,048.14 : 1,048,850.21 = 415,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,048.14/1,048,850.21 = 415,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,048.14x = 1,048,850.21 × 415,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,048.14x = 436,198,699,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,198,699,184.38/760,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,909.30

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