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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,124.68, 1,040,698.82 and 409,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,124.68, 1,040,698.82 and 409,961.28 is: 565,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,124.68 : 1,040,698.82 = 409,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,124.68/1,040,698.82 = 409,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,124.68x = 1,040,698.82 × 409,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,124.68x = 426,646,220,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,646,220,341.69/754,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,750.24

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