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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,483.86, 1,041,196.41 and 414,957.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,483.86, 1,041,196.41 and 414,957.78 is: 572,646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,483.86 : 1,041,196.41 = 414,957.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,483.86/1,041,196.41 = 414,957.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,483.86x = 1,041,196.41 × 414,957.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,483.86x = 432,052,550,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,052,550,837.57/754,483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,646.51

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