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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,024.52, 1,022,600.41 and 418,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,024.52, 1,022,600.41 and 418,727.73 is: 577,836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,024.52 : 1,022,600.41 = 418,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,024.52/1,022,600.41 = 418,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,024.52x = 1,022,600.41 × 418,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,024.52x = 428,191,148,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,191,148,376.37/741,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,836.68

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