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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,842.52, 1,040,258.70 and 414,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,842.52, 1,040,258.70 and 414,311.04 is: 571,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,842.52 : 1,040,258.70 = 414,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,842.52/1,040,258.70 = 414,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,842.52x = 1,040,258.70 × 414,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,842.52x = 430,990,663,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,990,663,866.05/753,842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,725.07

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