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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,012.36, 1,040,538.18 and 414,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,012.36, 1,040,538.18 and 414,482.68 is: 571,986.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,012.36 : 1,040,538.18 = 414,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,012.36/1,040,538.18 = 414,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,012.36x = 1,040,538.18 × 414,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,012.36x = 431,285,053,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,285,053,488.72/754,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,986.72

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