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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,006.86, 1,046,050.86 and 418,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,006.86, 1,046,050.86 and 418,475.38 is: 577,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,006.86 : 1,046,050.86 = 418,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,006.86/1,046,050.86 = 418,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,006.86x = 1,046,050.86 × 418,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,006.86x = 437,746,531,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,746,531,137.83/758,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,496.79

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