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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,333, 1,043,739.54 and 416,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,333, 1,043,739.54 and 416,801.26 is: 575,185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,333 : 1,043,739.54 = 416,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,333/1,043,739.54 = 416,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,333x = 1,043,739.54 × 416,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,333x = 435,031,955,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,031,955,383.82/756,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,185.74

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