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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,123.20, 1,022,917.92 and 419,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,123.20, 1,022,917.92 and 419,019.84 is: 578,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,123.20 : 1,022,917.92 = 419,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,123.20/1,022,917.92 = 419,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,123.20x = 1,022,917.92 × 419,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,123.20x = 428,622,903,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,622,903,171.53/741,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,342.31

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