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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,839.82, 1,045,744.50 and 418,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,839.82, 1,045,744.50 and 418,286.20 is: 577,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,839.82 : 1,045,744.50 = 418,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,839.82/1,045,744.50 = 418,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,839.82x = 1,045,744.50 × 418,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,839.82x = 437,420,493,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,420,493,075.90/757,839.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,193.86

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