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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,311.43, 1,040,949.78 and 414,779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,311.43, 1,040,949.78 and 414,779.68 is: 572,395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,311.43 : 1,040,949.78 = 414,779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,311.43/1,040,949.78 = 414,779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,311.43x = 1,040,949.78 × 414,779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,311.43x = 431,764,816,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,764,816,644.47/754,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,395.96

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