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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,870.79, 1,019,621.33 and 416,578.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,870.79, 1,019,621.33 and 416,578.09 is: 574,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,870.79 : 1,019,621.33 = 416,578.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,870.79/1,019,621.33 = 416,578.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,870.79x = 1,019,621.33 × 416,578.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,870.79x = 424,751,904,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,751,904,091.77/738,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,866.28

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