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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,156.96, 1,040,709.84 and 414,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,156.96, 1,040,709.84 and 414,622.56 is: 572,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,156.96 : 1,040,709.84 = 414,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,156.96/1,040,709.84 = 414,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,156.96x = 1,040,709.84 × 414,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,156.96x = 431,501,778,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,501,778,077.99/754,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,164.42

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