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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,225.12, 1,047,689.55 and 419,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,225.12, 1,047,689.55 and 419,671.50 is: 579,123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,225.12 : 1,047,689.55 = 419,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,225.12/1,047,689.55 = 419,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,225.12x = 1,047,689.55 × 419,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,225.12x = 439,685,444,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,685,444,982.83/759,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,123.94

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