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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,232.12, 1,040,844.18 and 414,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,232.12, 1,040,844.18 and 414,722.20 is: 572,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,232.12 : 1,040,844.18 = 414,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,232.12/1,040,844.18 = 414,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,232.12x = 1,040,844.18 × 414,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,232.12x = 431,661,188,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,661,188,186.80/754,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,318.76

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