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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,811, 1,043,019.18 and 416,279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,811, 1,043,019.18 and 416,279.25 is: 574,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,811 : 1,043,019.18 = 416,279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,811/1,043,019.18 = 416,279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,811x = 1,043,019.18 × 416,279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,811x = 434,187,241,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,187,241,986.02/755,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,465.37

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