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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,939.83, 1,045,929.56 and 418,400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,939.83, 1,045,929.56 and 418,400.79 is: 577,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,939.83 : 1,045,929.56 = 418,400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,939.83/1,045,929.56 = 418,400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,939.83x = 1,045,929.56 × 418,400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,939.83x = 437,617,752,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,617,752,096.35/757,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,377.96

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