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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,420.50, 1,046,620.29 and 418,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,420.50, 1,046,620.29 and 418,910.62 is: 578,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,420.50 : 1,046,620.29 = 418,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,420.50/1,046,620.29 = 418,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,420.50x = 1,046,620.29 × 418,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,420.50x = 438,440,354,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,440,354,588.48/758,420.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,096.66

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