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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,945.54, 1,045,958.43 and 418,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,945.54, 1,045,958.43 and 418,406.50 is: 577,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,945.54 : 1,045,958.43 = 418,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,945.54/1,045,958.43 = 418,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,945.54x = 1,045,958.43 × 418,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,945.54x = 437,635,805,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,635,805,841.80/757,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,397.43

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