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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,018.87, 1,022,592.69 and 418,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,018.87, 1,022,592.69 and 418,722 is: 577,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,018.87 : 1,022,592.69 = 418,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,018.87/1,022,592.69 = 418,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,018.87x = 1,022,592.69 × 418,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,018.87x = 428,182,056,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,182,056,342.18/741,018.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,828.82

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