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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,583, 1,042,704.54 and 416,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,583, 1,042,704.54 and 416,050.44 is: 574,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,583 : 1,042,704.54 = 416,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,583/1,042,704.54 = 416,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,583x = 1,042,704.54 × 416,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,583x = 433,817,682,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,817,682,657.00/755,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,149.61

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