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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,729.90, 1,042,900.34 and 416,190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,729.90, 1,042,900.34 and 416,190.86 is: 574,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,729.90 : 1,042,900.34 = 416,190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,729.90/1,042,900.34 = 416,190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,729.90x = 1,042,900.34 × 416,190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,729.90x = 434,045,589,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,045,589,398.89/755,729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,339.57

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