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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,278.11, 1,046,423.84 and 418,768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,278.11, 1,046,423.84 and 418,768.23 is: 577,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,278.11 : 1,046,423.84 = 418,768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,278.11/1,046,423.84 = 418,768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,278.11x = 1,046,423.84 × 418,768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,278.11x = 438,209,057,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,209,057,212.76/758,278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,900.18

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