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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,309.04, 1,046,451.96 and 418,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,309.04, 1,046,451.96 and 418,770 is: 577,894.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,309.04 : 1,046,451.96 = 418,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,309.04/1,046,451.96 = 418,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,309.04x = 1,046,451.96 × 418,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,309.04x = 438,222,687,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,222,687,289.20/758,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,894.58

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