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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,759.76, 1,042,995.60 and 416,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,759.76, 1,042,995.60 and 416,227.92 is: 574,420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,759.76 : 1,042,995.60 = 416,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,759.76/1,042,995.60 = 416,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,759.76x = 1,042,995.60 × 416,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,759.76x = 434,123,889,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,123,889,157.15/755,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,420.49

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