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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,312, 1,047,872.43 and 419,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,312, 1,047,872.43 and 419,802.12 is: 579,339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,312 : 1,047,872.43 = 419,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,312/1,047,872.43 = 419,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,312x = 1,047,872.43 × 419,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,312x = 439,899,067,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,899,067,603.55/759,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,339.02

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