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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,229.12, 1,040,840.04 and 414,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,229.12, 1,040,840.04 and 414,719.20 is: 572,314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,229.12 : 1,040,840.04 = 414,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,229.12/1,040,840.04 = 414,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,229.12x = 1,040,840.04 × 414,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,229.12x = 431,656,348,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,656,348,716.77/754,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,314.62

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