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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,892.56, 1,047,272.10 and 419,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,892.56, 1,047,272.10 and 419,360.81 is: 578,718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,892.56 : 1,047,272.10 = 419,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,892.56/1,047,272.10 = 419,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,892.56x = 1,047,272.10 × 419,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,892.56x = 439,184,876,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,184,876,146.40/758,892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,718.12

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