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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,185.08, 1,040,779.32 and 414,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,185.08, 1,040,779.32 and 414,675.20 is: 572,253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,185.08 : 1,040,779.32 = 414,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,185.08/1,040,779.32 = 414,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,185.08x = 1,040,779.32 × 414,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,185.08x = 431,585,372,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,585,372,676.86/754,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,253.93

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