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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,994.38, 1,043,271.78 and 416,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,994.38, 1,043,271.78 and 416,462.63 is: 574,718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,994.38 : 1,043,271.78 = 416,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,994.38/1,043,271.78 = 416,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,994.38x = 1,043,271.78 × 416,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,994.38x = 434,483,702,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,483,702,525.49/755,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,718.17

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