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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,752.18, 1,045,695.86 and 418,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,752.18, 1,045,695.86 and 418,218 is: 577,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,752.18 : 1,045,695.86 = 418,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,752.18/1,045,695.86 = 418,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,752.18x = 1,045,695.86 × 418,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,752.18x = 437,328,831,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,328,831,177.48/757,752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,139.65

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