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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,872.63, 1,045,865.16 and 418,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,872.63, 1,045,865.16 and 418,340.88 is: 577,310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,872.63 : 1,045,865.16 = 418,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,872.63/1,045,865.16 = 418,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,872.63x = 1,045,865.16 × 418,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,872.63x = 437,528,151,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,528,151,395.74/757,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,310.93

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