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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,950.92, 1,052,891.08 and 418,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,950.92, 1,052,891.08 and 418,821 is: 577,983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,950.92 : 1,052,891.08 = 418,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,950.92/1,052,891.08 = 418,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,950.92x = 1,052,891.08 × 418,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,950.92x = 440,972,895,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,972,895,016.68/762,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,983.31

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