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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,117.32, 1,040,688.96 and 414,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,117.32, 1,040,688.96 and 414,588 is: 572,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,117.32 : 1,040,688.96 = 414,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,117.32/1,040,688.96 = 414,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,117.32x = 1,040,688.96 × 414,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,117.32x = 431,457,154,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,457,154,548.48/754,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,135.32

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