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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,713.45, 1,042,879.99 and 416,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,713.45, 1,042,879.99 and 416,179.27 is: 574,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,713.45 : 1,042,879.99 = 416,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,713.45/1,042,879.99 = 416,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,713.45x = 1,042,879.99 × 416,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,713.45x = 434,025,026,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,025,026,942.59/755,713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,324.87

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