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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,650.72, 1,042,799.52 and 416,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,650.72, 1,042,799.52 and 416,119.60 is: 574,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,650.72 : 1,042,799.52 = 416,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,650.72/1,042,799.52 = 416,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,650.72x = 1,042,799.52 × 416,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,650.72x = 433,929,319,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,929,319,142.59/755,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,245.89

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