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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,472.89, 1,042,550.66 and 415,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,472.89, 1,042,550.66 and 415,941.14 is: 573,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,472.89 : 1,042,550.66 = 415,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,472.89/1,042,550.66 = 415,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,472.89x = 1,042,550.66 × 415,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,472.89x = 433,639,713,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,639,713,674.38/755,472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,997.71

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