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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,716.99, 1,042,842.17 and 416,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,716.99, 1,042,842.17 and 416,185.24 is: 574,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,716.99 : 1,042,842.17 = 416,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,716.99/1,042,842.17 = 416,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,716.99x = 1,042,842.17 × 416,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,716.99x = 434,015,518,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,015,518,021.74/755,716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,309.59

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