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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,187.31, 1,040,798.99 and 410,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,187.31, 1,040,798.99 and 410,046.39 is: 565,875.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,187.31 : 1,040,798.99 = 410,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,187.31/1,040,798.99 = 410,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,187.31x = 1,040,798.99 × 410,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,187.31x = 426,775,866,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,775,866,514.91/754,187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,875.16

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