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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,931.96, 1,047,236.94 and 419,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,931.96, 1,047,236.94 and 419,379.96 is: 578,695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,931.96 : 1,047,236.94 = 419,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,931.96/1,047,236.94 = 419,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,931.96x = 1,047,236.94 × 419,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,931.96x = 439,190,186,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,190,186,007.72/758,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,695.07

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