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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,849.90, 1,052,746.26 and 418,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,849.90, 1,052,746.26 and 418,718.04 is: 577,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,849.90 : 1,052,746.26 = 418,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,849.90/1,052,746.26 = 418,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,849.90x = 1,052,746.26 × 418,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,849.90x = 440,803,850,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,803,850,604.53/762,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,838.25

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