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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,885.56, 1,047,262.44 and 419,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,885.56, 1,047,262.44 and 419,353.80 is: 578,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,885.56 : 1,047,262.44 = 419,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,885.56/1,047,262.44 = 419,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,885.56x = 1,047,262.44 × 419,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,885.56x = 439,173,483,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,173,483,811.27/758,885.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,708.45

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