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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,744, 1,042,926.72 and 416,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,744, 1,042,926.72 and 416,211.52 is: 574,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,744 : 1,042,926.72 = 416,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,744/1,042,926.72 = 416,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,744x = 1,042,926.72 × 416,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,744x = 434,078,115,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,078,115,379.81/755,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,371.90

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