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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,015.38, 1,040,514.84 and 414,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,015.38, 1,040,514.84 and 414,481.20 is: 571,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,015.38 : 1,040,514.84 = 414,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,015.38/1,040,514.84 = 414,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,015.38x = 1,040,514.84 × 414,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,015.38x = 431,273,839,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,273,839,501.01/754,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,969.55

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