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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,934.96, 1,047,241.08 and 419,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,934.96, 1,047,241.08 and 419,382.96 is: 578,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,934.96 : 1,047,241.08 = 419,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,934.96/1,047,241.08 = 419,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,934.96x = 1,047,241.08 × 419,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,934.96x = 439,195,063,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,195,063,964.00/758,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,699.21

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