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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,936.62, 1,047,291.30 and 419,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,936.62, 1,047,291.30 and 419,383 is: 578,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,936.62 : 1,047,291.30 = 419,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,936.62/1,047,291.30 = 419,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,936.62x = 1,047,291.30 × 419,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,936.62x = 439,216,167,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,216,167,267.90/758,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,725.75

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