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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,881.38, 1,043,117.76 and 411,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,881.38, 1,043,117.76 and 411,716.26 is: 568,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,881.38 : 1,043,117.76 = 411,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,881.38/1,043,117.76 = 411,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,881.38x = 1,043,117.76 × 411,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,881.38x = 429,468,542,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,468,542,886.78/755,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,169.23

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