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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,016.88, 1,040,516.91 and 414,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,016.88, 1,040,516.91 and 414,482.70 is: 571,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,016.88 : 1,040,516.91 = 414,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,016.88/1,040,516.91 = 414,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,016.88x = 1,040,516.91 × 414,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,016.88x = 431,276,258,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,276,258,252.46/754,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,971.62

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