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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,851.12, 1,047,173.43 and 419,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,851.12, 1,047,173.43 and 419,297.50 is: 578,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,851.12 : 1,047,173.43 = 419,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,851.12/1,047,173.43 = 419,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,851.12x = 1,047,173.43 × 419,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,851.12x = 439,077,201,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,077,201,265.43/758,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,607.83

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