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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,854.15, 1,043,078.56 and 416,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,854.15, 1,043,078.56 and 416,322.40 is: 574,524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,854.15 : 1,043,078.56 = 416,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,854.15/1,043,078.56 = 416,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,854.15x = 1,043,078.56 × 416,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,854.15x = 434,256,965,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,256,965,839.24/755,854.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,524.82

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