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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,313, 1,047,873.81 and 419,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,313, 1,047,873.81 and 419,803.12 is: 579,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,313 : 1,047,873.81 = 419,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,313/1,047,873.81 = 419,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,313x = 1,047,873.81 × 419,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,313x = 439,900,694,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,900,694,804.29/759,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,340.40

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