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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,290.72, 1,042,326 and 415,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,290.72, 1,042,326 and 415,784.80 is: 573,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,290.72 : 1,042,326 = 415,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,290.72/1,042,326 = 415,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,290.72x = 1,042,326 × 415,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,290.72x = 433,383,307,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,383,307,444.80/755,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,796.68

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