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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,359.92, 1,046,601.78 and 418,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,359.92, 1,046,601.78 and 418,893.78 is: 578,109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,359.92 : 1,046,601.78 = 418,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,359.92/1,046,601.78 = 418,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,359.92x = 1,046,601.78 × 418,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,359.92x = 438,414,975,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,414,975,778.93/758,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,109.37

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