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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,048.34, 1,041,966 and 415,516.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,048.34, 1,041,966 and 415,516.59 is: 573,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,048.34 : 1,041,966 = 415,516.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,048.34/1,041,966 = 415,516.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,048.34x = 1,041,966 × 415,516.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,048.34x = 432,954,159,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,954,159,215.94/755,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,412.50

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