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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,258, 1,047,685.08 and 419,680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,258, 1,047,685.08 and 419,680.08 is: 579,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,258 : 1,047,685.08 = 419,680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,258/1,047,685.08 = 419,680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,258x = 1,047,685.08 × 419,680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,258x = 439,692,558,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,692,558,189.21/759,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,108.23

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