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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,824.38, 1,045,797.74 and 418,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,824.38, 1,045,797.74 and 418,292.72 is: 577,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,824.38 : 1,045,797.74 = 418,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,824.38/1,045,797.74 = 418,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,824.38x = 1,045,797.74 × 418,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,824.38x = 437,449,573,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,449,573,914.00/757,824.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,244.00

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