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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,233.53, 1,046,362.46 and 418,701.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,233.53, 1,046,362.46 and 418,701.51 is: 577,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,233.53 : 1,046,362.46 = 418,701.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,233.53/1,046,362.46 = 418,701.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,233.53x = 1,046,362.46 × 418,701.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,233.53x = 438,113,542,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,113,542,009.32/758,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,808.19

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