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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,373.04, 1,046,548.38 and 418,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,373.04, 1,046,548.38 and 418,834 is: 577,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,373.04 : 1,046,548.38 = 418,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,373.04/1,046,548.38 = 418,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,373.04x = 1,046,548.38 × 418,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,373.04x = 438,330,044,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,330,044,188.92/758,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,987.38

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