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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,494.96, 1,048,124.04 and 419,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,494.96, 1,048,124.04 and 419,975.36 is: 579,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,494.96 : 1,048,124.04 = 419,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,494.96/1,048,124.04 = 419,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,494.96x = 1,048,124.04 × 419,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,494.96x = 440,186,271,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,186,271,023.65/759,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,577.61

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