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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,717.99, 1,042,843.55 and 416,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,717.99, 1,042,843.55 and 416,186.24 is: 574,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,717.99 : 1,042,843.55 = 416,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,717.99/1,042,843.55 = 416,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,717.99x = 1,042,843.55 × 416,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,717.99x = 434,017,135,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,017,135,982.75/755,717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,310.98

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