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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,400.72, 1,041,052.23 and 414,868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,400.72, 1,041,052.23 and 414,868.97 is: 572,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,400.72 : 1,041,052.23 = 414,868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,400.72/1,041,052.23 = 414,868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,400.72x = 1,041,052.23 × 414,868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,400.72x = 431,900,261,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,900,261,171.04/754,400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,507.76

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