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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,016, 1,047,351.36 and 419,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,016, 1,047,351.36 and 419,438.08 is: 578,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,016 : 1,047,351.36 = 419,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,016/1,047,351.36 = 419,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,016x = 1,047,351.36 × 419,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,016x = 439,299,043,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,299,043,523.79/759,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,774.42

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