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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,944.79, 1,045,957.40 and 418,405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,944.79, 1,045,957.40 and 418,405.75 is: 577,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,944.79 : 1,045,957.40 = 418,405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,944.79/1,045,957.40 = 418,405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,944.79x = 1,045,957.40 × 418,405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,944.79x = 437,634,588,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,634,588,323.02/757,944.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,396.39

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