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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,936.96, 1,047,243.84 and 419,384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,936.96, 1,047,243.84 and 419,384.96 is: 578,701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,936.96 : 1,047,243.84 = 419,384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,936.96/1,047,243.84 = 419,384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,936.96x = 1,047,243.84 × 419,384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,936.96x = 439,198,315,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,198,315,948.65/758,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,701.97

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