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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,812, 1,043,020.56 and 416,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,812, 1,043,020.56 and 416,280.25 is: 574,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,812 : 1,043,020.56 = 416,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,812/1,043,020.56 = 416,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,812x = 1,043,020.56 × 416,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,812x = 434,188,859,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,188,859,471.94/755,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,466.75

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