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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,409.48, 1,042,540.40 and 564,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,409.48, 1,042,540.40 and 564,090.72 is: 778,501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,409.48 : 1,042,540.40 = 564,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,409.48/1,042,540.40 = 564,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,409.48x = 1,042,540.40 × 564,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,409.48x = 588,087,364,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,087,364,865.09/755,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,501.44

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