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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,049.24, 1,046,104.98 and 418,515.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,049.24, 1,046,104.98 and 418,515.06 is: 577,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,049.24 : 1,046,104.98 = 418,515.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,049.24/1,046,104.98 = 418,515.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,049.24x = 1,046,104.98 × 418,515.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,049.24x = 437,810,688,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,810,688,471.00/758,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,549.14

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