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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,906.88, 785,865.80 and 419,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,906.88, 785,865.80 and 419,390.24 is: 629,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,906.88 : 785,865.80 = 419,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,906.88/785,865.80 = 419,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,906.88x = 785,865.80 × 419,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,906.88x = 329,584,446,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,584,446,469.79/523,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,089.75

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