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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,012.38, 1,040,510.70 and 414,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,012.38, 1,040,510.70 and 414,478.20 is: 571,965.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,012.38 : 1,040,510.70 = 414,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,012.38/1,040,510.70 = 414,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,012.38x = 1,040,510.70 × 414,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,012.38x = 431,269,002,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,269,002,016.74/754,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,965.41

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