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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,606, 1,042,736.28 and 416,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,606, 1,042,736.28 and 416,073.44 is: 574,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,606 : 1,042,736.28 = 416,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,606/1,042,736.28 = 416,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,606x = 1,042,736.28 × 416,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,606x = 433,854,871,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,854,871,032.40/755,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,181.35

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