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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,883.56, 1,047,259.68 and 419,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,883.56, 1,047,259.68 and 419,351.80 is: 578,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,883.56 : 1,047,259.68 = 419,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,883.56/1,047,259.68 = 419,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,883.56x = 1,047,259.68 × 419,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,883.56x = 439,170,231,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,170,231,875.42/758,883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,705.69

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