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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,679.78, 1,045,593.27 and 418,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,679.78, 1,045,593.27 and 418,148.06 is: 577,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,679.78 : 1,045,593.27 = 418,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,679.78/1,045,593.27 = 418,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,679.78x = 1,045,593.27 × 418,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,679.78x = 437,212,797,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,212,797,399.56/757,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,041.66

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