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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,812.96, 1,040,250.12 and 414,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,812.96, 1,040,250.12 and 414,273.92 is: 571,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,812.96 : 1,040,250.12 = 414,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,812.96/1,040,250.12 = 414,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,812.96x = 1,040,250.12 × 414,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,812.96x = 430,948,494,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,948,494,992.87/753,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,691.54

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