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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,638.40, 973,762.56 and 419,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,638.40, 973,762.56 and 419,159.04 is: 578,428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,638.40 : 973,762.56 = 419,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,638.40/973,762.56 = 419,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,638.40x = 973,762.56 × 419,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,638.40x = 408,161,379,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,161,379,837.54/705,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,428.53

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