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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,979.73, 1,019,705.37 and 416,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,979.73, 1,019,705.37 and 416,670.62 is: 574,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,979.73 : 1,019,705.37 = 416,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,979.73/1,019,705.37 = 416,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,979.73x = 1,019,705.37 × 416,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,979.73x = 424,881,268,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,881,268,735.23/738,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,956.59

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