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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,042.77, 1,041,959.18 and 415,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,042.77, 1,041,959.18 and 415,511.02 is: 573,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,042.77 : 1,041,959.18 = 415,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,042.77/1,041,959.18 = 415,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,042.77x = 1,041,959.18 × 415,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,042.77x = 432,945,521,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,945,521,680.16/755,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,405.29

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