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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,169.08, 1,040,757.24 and 414,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,169.08, 1,040,757.24 and 414,659.20 is: 572,231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,169.08 : 1,040,757.24 = 414,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,169.08/1,040,757.24 = 414,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,169.08x = 1,040,757.24 × 414,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,169.08x = 431,559,564,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,559,564,532.61/754,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,231.85

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