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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,708.08, 1,042,887 and 416,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,708.08, 1,042,887 and 416,201.44 is: 574,363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,708.08 : 1,042,887 = 416,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,708.08/1,042,887 = 416,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,708.08x = 1,042,887 × 416,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,708.08x = 434,051,071,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,051,071,157.28/755,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,363.41

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