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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,162.92, 1,040,718.24 and 414,628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,162.92, 1,040,718.24 and 414,628.56 is: 572,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,162.92 : 1,040,718.24 = 414,628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,162.92/1,040,718.24 = 414,628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,162.92x = 1,040,718.24 × 414,628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,162.92x = 431,511,505,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,511,505,216.93/754,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,172.79

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