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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,549.24, 1,049,558.27 and 416,407.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,549.24, 1,049,558.27 and 416,407.49 is: 574,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,549.24 : 1,049,558.27 = 416,407.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,549.24/1,049,558.27 = 416,407.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,549.24x = 1,049,558.27 × 416,407.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,549.24x = 437,043,924,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,043,924,819.44/760,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,642.51

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