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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,452.82, 1,023,156.59 and 414,709.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,452.82, 1,023,156.59 and 414,709.21 is: 572,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,452.82 : 1,023,156.59 = 414,709.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,452.82/1,023,156.59 = 414,709.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,452.82x = 1,023,156.59 × 414,709.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,452.82x = 424,312,463,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,312,463,228.22/741,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,271.70

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