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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,833.18, 1,054,092.78 and 419,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,833.18, 1,054,092.78 and 419,697 is: 579,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,833.18 : 1,054,092.78 = 419,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,833.18/1,054,092.78 = 419,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,833.18x = 1,054,092.78 × 419,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,833.18x = 442,399,577,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,399,577,487.66/763,833.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,183.50

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