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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,348.02, 1,023,049.20 and 419,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,348.02, 1,023,049.20 and 419,046.80 is: 578,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,348.02 : 1,023,049.20 = 419,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,348.02/1,023,049.20 = 419,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,348.02x = 1,023,049.20 × 419,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,348.02x = 428,705,493,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,705,493,502.56/741,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,278.33

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