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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,817.12, 1,042,979.70 and 416,285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,817.12, 1,042,979.70 and 416,285.34 is: 574,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,817.12 : 1,042,979.70 = 416,285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,817.12/1,042,979.70 = 416,285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,817.12x = 1,042,979.70 × 416,285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,817.12x = 434,177,159,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,177,159,027.60/755,817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,447.37

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