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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,745.18, 1,045,686.20 and 418,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,745.18, 1,045,686.20 and 418,211 is: 577,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,745.18 : 1,045,686.20 = 418,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,745.18/1,045,686.20 = 418,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,745.18x = 1,045,686.20 × 418,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,745.18x = 437,317,471,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,317,471,388.20/757,745.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,129.99

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