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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,031.68, 1,040,537.36 and 414,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,031.68, 1,040,537.36 and 414,497.50 is: 571,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,031.68 : 1,040,537.36 = 414,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,031.68/1,040,537.36 = 414,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,031.68x = 1,040,537.36 × 414,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,031.68x = 431,300,132,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,300,132,811.50/754,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,992.06

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