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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,039.77, 1,041,955.04 and 415,508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,039.77, 1,041,955.04 and 415,508.02 is: 573,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,039.77 : 1,041,955.04 = 415,508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,039.77/1,041,955.04 = 415,508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,039.77x = 1,041,955.04 × 415,508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,039.77x = 432,940,673,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,940,673,521.88/755,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,401.15

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