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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,586, 1,042,708.68 and 416,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,586, 1,042,708.68 and 416,053.44 is: 574,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,586 : 1,042,708.68 = 416,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,586/1,042,708.68 = 416,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,586x = 1,042,708.68 × 416,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,586x = 433,822,533,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,822,533,231.86/755,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,153.75

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