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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,876.68, 1,045,867.68 and 418,342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,876.68, 1,045,867.68 and 418,342.50 is: 577,311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,876.68 : 1,045,867.68 = 418,342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,876.68/1,045,867.68 = 418,342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,876.68x = 1,045,867.68 × 418,342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,876.68x = 437,530,899,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,530,899,920.40/757,876.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,311.47

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