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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,732.04, 1,047,071.46 and 419,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,732.04, 1,047,071.46 and 419,222.28 is: 578,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,732.04 : 1,047,071.46 = 419,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,732.04/1,047,071.46 = 419,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,732.04x = 1,047,071.46 × 419,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,732.04x = 438,955,684,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,955,684,784.13/758,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,538.48

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