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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,999.65, 1,043,279.06 and 416,467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,999.65, 1,043,279.06 and 416,467.90 is: 574,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,999.65 : 1,043,279.06 = 416,467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,999.65/1,043,279.06 = 416,467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,999.65x = 1,043,279.06 × 416,467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,999.65x = 434,492,239,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,492,239,232.17/755,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,725.45

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