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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,974.60, 1,045,998.36 and 418,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,974.60, 1,045,998.36 and 418,435.56 is: 577,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,974.60 : 1,045,998.36 = 418,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,974.60/1,045,998.36 = 418,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,974.60x = 1,045,998.36 × 418,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,974.60x = 437,682,909,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,682,909,525.68/757,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,437.44

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