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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,278.86, 1,046,424.87 and 418,768.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,278.86, 1,046,424.87 and 418,768.98 is: 577,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,278.86 : 1,046,424.87 = 418,768.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,278.86/1,046,424.87 = 418,768.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,278.86x = 1,046,424.87 × 418,768.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,278.86x = 438,210,275,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,210,275,456.53/758,278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,901.22

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