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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,375.04, 1,046,551.14 and 418,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,375.04, 1,046,551.14 and 418,836 is: 577,990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,375.04 : 1,046,551.14 = 418,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,375.04/1,046,551.14 = 418,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,375.04x = 1,046,551.14 × 418,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,375.04x = 438,333,293,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,333,293,273.04/758,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,990.14

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