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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,631.40, 973,854.80 and 419,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,631.40, 973,854.80 and 419,152.62 is: 578,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,631.40 : 973,854.80 = 419,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,631.40/973,854.80 = 419,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,631.40x = 973,854.80 × 419,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,631.40x = 408,193,790,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,193,790,919.58/705,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,480.20

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