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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,502.48, 1,046,680.20 and 418,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,502.48, 1,046,680.20 and 418,944 is: 578,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,502.48 : 1,046,680.20 = 418,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,502.48/1,046,680.20 = 418,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,502.48x = 1,046,680.20 × 418,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,502.48x = 438,500,389,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,500,389,708.80/758,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,113.32

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