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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,724.32, 1,042,886.96 and 416,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,724.32, 1,042,886.96 and 416,224.16 is: 574,382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,724.32 : 1,042,886.96 = 416,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,724.32/1,042,886.96 = 416,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,724.32x = 1,042,886.96 × 416,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,724.32x = 434,074,748,900.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,074,748,900.95/755,724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,382.40

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