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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,604.36, 1,042,729.20 and 416,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,604.36, 1,042,729.20 and 416,070 is: 574,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,604.36 : 1,042,729.20 = 416,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,604.36/1,042,729.20 = 416,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,604.36x = 1,042,729.20 × 416,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,604.36x = 433,848,338,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,848,338,244/755,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,173.95

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