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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,903.12, 1,047,245.10 and 419,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,903.12, 1,047,245.10 and 419,349.50 is: 578,679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,903.12 : 1,047,245.10 = 419,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,903.12/1,047,245.10 = 419,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,903.12x = 1,047,245.10 × 419,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,903.12x = 439,161,709,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,161,709,062.45/758,903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,679.54

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