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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,345.04, 1,047,918 and 419,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,345.04, 1,047,918 and 419,835.12 is: 579,384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,345.04 : 1,047,918 = 419,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,345.04/1,047,918 = 419,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,345.04x = 1,047,918 × 419,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,345.04x = 439,952,779,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,952,779,280.16/759,345.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,384.54

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