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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,419.50, 1,046,618.91 and 418,909.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,419.50, 1,046,618.91 and 418,909.62 is: 578,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,419.50 : 1,046,618.91 = 418,909.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,419.50/1,046,618.91 = 418,909.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,419.50x = 1,046,618.91 × 418,909.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,419.50x = 438,438,729,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,438,729,872.91/758,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,095.28

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