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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,036.95, 1,041,951.16 and 415,505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,036.95, 1,041,951.16 and 415,505.20 is: 573,397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,036.95 : 1,041,951.16 = 415,505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,036.95/1,041,951.16 = 415,505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,036.95x = 1,041,951.16 × 415,505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,036.95x = 432,936,119,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,936,119,916.28/755,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,397.27

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