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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,235.04, 1,020,142.96 and 416,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,235.04, 1,020,142.96 and 416,944.16 is: 575,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,235.04 : 1,020,142.96 = 416,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,235.04/1,020,142.96 = 416,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,235.04x = 1,020,142.96 × 416,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,235.04x = 425,342,649,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,342,649,537.11/739,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,382.15

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