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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,849.68, 1,045,832.40 and 418,317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,849.68, 1,045,832.40 and 418,317.84 is: 577,278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,849.68 : 1,045,832.40 = 418,317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,849.68/1,045,832.40 = 418,317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,849.68x = 1,045,832.40 × 418,317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,849.68x = 437,490,350,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,490,350,570.02/757,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,278.53

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