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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,662.55, 1,040,042.52 and 414,123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,662.55, 1,040,042.52 and 414,123.51 is: 571,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,662.55 : 1,040,042.52 = 414,123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,662.55/1,040,042.52 = 414,123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,662.55x = 1,040,042.52 × 414,123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,662.55x = 430,706,058,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,706,058,931.65/753,662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,483.96

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