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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,625.65, 973,846.87 and 419,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,625.65, 973,846.87 and 419,146.88 is: 578,472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,625.65 : 973,846.87 = 419,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,625.65/973,846.87 = 419,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,625.65x = 973,846.87 × 419,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,625.65x = 408,184,871,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,184,871,241.16/705,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,472.27

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