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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,354.84, 1,046,535.90 and 418,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,354.84, 1,046,535.90 and 418,828.76 is: 577,987.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,354.84 : 1,046,535.90 = 418,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,354.84/1,046,535.90 = 418,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,354.84x = 1,046,535.90 × 418,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,354.84x = 438,319,333,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,319,333,292.48/758,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,987.12

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