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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,821, 1,045,793.08 and 418,289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,821, 1,045,793.08 and 418,289.34 is: 577,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,821 : 1,045,793.08 = 418,289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,821/1,045,793.08 = 418,289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,821x = 1,045,793.08 × 418,289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,821x = 437,444,097,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,444,097,209.77/757,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,239.34

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