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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,809, 1,043,016.42 and 416,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,809, 1,043,016.42 and 416,277.25 is: 574,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,809 : 1,043,016.42 = 416,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,809/1,043,016.42 = 416,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,809x = 1,043,016.42 × 416,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,809x = 434,184,007,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,184,007,022.45/755,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,462.61

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