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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,646, 1,042,791.48 and 416,114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,646, 1,042,791.48 and 416,114.25 is: 574,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,646 : 1,042,791.48 = 416,114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,646/1,042,791.48 = 416,114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,646x = 1,042,791.48 × 416,114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,646x = 433,920,394,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,920,394,606.59/755,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,237.67

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