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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,291.92, 1,046,434.44 and 418,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,291.92, 1,046,434.44 and 418,753.36 is: 577,874.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,291.92 : 1,046,434.44 = 418,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,291.92/1,046,434.44 = 418,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,291.92x = 1,046,434.44 × 418,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,291.92x = 438,197,937,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,197,937,769.72/758,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,874.99

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