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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,372.04, 1,046,547 and 418,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,372.04, 1,046,547 and 418,833 is: 577,986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,372.04 : 1,046,547 = 418,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,372.04/1,046,547 = 418,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,372.04x = 1,046,547 × 418,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,372.04x = 438,328,419,651
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,328,419,651/758,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,986.00

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