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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,866.43, 1,045,853.53 and 418,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,866.43, 1,045,853.53 and 418,332.25 is: 577,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,866.43 : 1,045,853.53 = 418,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,866.43/1,045,853.53 = 418,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,866.43x = 1,045,853.53 × 418,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,866.43x = 437,514,260,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,514,260,375.34/757,866.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,297.32

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