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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,023.88, 1,022,599.58 and 418,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,023.88, 1,022,599.58 and 418,727 is: 577,835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,023.88 : 1,022,599.58 = 418,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,023.88/1,022,599.58 = 418,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,023.88x = 1,022,599.58 × 418,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,023.88x = 428,190,054,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,190,054,334.66/741,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,835.70

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