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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,758.24, 1,045,704.12 and 418,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,758.24, 1,045,704.12 and 418,224 is: 577,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,758.24 : 1,045,704.12 = 418,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,758.24/1,045,704.12 = 418,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,758.24x = 1,045,704.12 × 418,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,758.24x = 437,338,559,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,338,559,882.88/757,758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,147.88

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