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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,817.50, 1,043,028.15 and 416,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,817.50, 1,043,028.15 and 416,285.75 is: 574,474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,817.50 : 1,043,028.15 = 416,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,817.50/1,043,028.15 = 416,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,817.50x = 1,043,028.15 × 416,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,817.50x = 434,197,755,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,197,755,693.86/755,817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,474.34

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