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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,410.77, 1,042,429.37 and 415,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,410.77, 1,042,429.37 and 415,871.73 is: 573,882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,410.77 : 1,042,429.37 = 415,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,410.77/1,042,429.37 = 415,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,410.77x = 1,042,429.37 × 415,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,410.77x = 433,516,903,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,516,903,425.35/755,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,882.34

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