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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,630, 1,042,769.40 and 416,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,630, 1,042,769.40 and 416,097.44 is: 574,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,630 : 1,042,769.40 = 416,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,630/1,042,769.40 = 416,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,630x = 1,042,769.40 × 416,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,630x = 433,893,677,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,893,677,850.34/755,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,214.47

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