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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,748.92, 1,045,688.34 and 418,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,748.92, 1,045,688.34 and 418,217.20 is: 577,136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,748.92 : 1,045,688.34 = 418,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,748.92/1,045,688.34 = 418,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,748.92x = 1,045,688.34 × 418,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,748.92x = 437,324,849,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,324,849,627.45/757,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,136.88

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