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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,176.42, 1,040,736.87 and 414,642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,176.42, 1,040,736.87 and 414,642.06 is: 572,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,176.42 : 1,040,736.87 = 414,642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,176.42/1,040,736.87 = 414,642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,176.42x = 1,040,736.87 × 414,642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,176.42x = 431,533,279,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,533,279,694.75/754,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,191.42

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