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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,737.18, 1,045,675.17 and 418,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,737.18, 1,045,675.17 and 418,203 is: 577,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,737.18 : 1,045,675.17 = 418,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,737.18/1,045,675.17 = 418,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,737.18x = 1,045,675.17 × 418,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,737.18x = 437,304,493,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,304,493,119.51/757,737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,118.96

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