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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,033.74, 1,040,540.22 and 414,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,033.74, 1,040,540.22 and 414,499.56 is: 571,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,033.74 : 1,040,540.22 = 414,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,033.74/1,040,540.22 = 414,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,033.74x = 1,040,540.22 × 414,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,033.74x = 431,303,463,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,303,463,352.30/754,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,994.91

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