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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,467.46, 1,046,595.92 and 418,915.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,467.46, 1,046,595.92 and 418,915.46 is: 578,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,467.46 : 1,046,595.92 = 418,915.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,467.46/1,046,595.92 = 418,915.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,467.46x = 1,046,595.92 × 418,915.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,467.46x = 438,435,211,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,435,211,260.92/758,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,054.08

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