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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,013.73, 1,022,585.59 and 418,716.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,013.73, 1,022,585.59 and 418,716.89 is: 577,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,013.73 : 1,022,585.59 = 418,716.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,013.73/1,022,585.59 = 418,716.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,013.73x = 1,022,585.59 × 418,716.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,013.73x = 428,173,858,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,173,858,003.62/741,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,821.76

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