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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,651.85, 1,022,162.49 and 418,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,651.85, 1,022,162.49 and 418,421.09 is: 577,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,651.85 : 1,022,162.49 = 418,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,651.85/1,022,162.49 = 418,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,651.85x = 1,022,162.49 × 418,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,651.85x = 427,694,345,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,694,345,778.32/740,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,456.66

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