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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,241, 1,023,022.38 and 469,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,241, 1,023,022.38 and 469,334.17 is: 647,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,241 : 1,023,022.38 = 469,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,241/1,023,022.38 = 469,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,241x = 1,023,022.38 × 469,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,241x = 480,139,359,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,139,359,608.73/741,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,750.68

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