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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,001.87, 1,040,496.23 and 414,467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,001.87, 1,040,496.23 and 414,467.69 is: 571,950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,001.87 : 1,040,496.23 = 414,467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,001.87/1,040,496.23 = 414,467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,001.87x = 1,040,496.23 × 414,467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,001.87x = 431,252,064,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,252,064,735.50/754,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,950.93

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