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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,482.34, 1,023,279.78 and 419,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,482.34, 1,023,279.78 and 419,206.02 is: 578,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,482.34 : 1,023,279.78 = 419,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,482.34/1,023,279.78 = 419,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,482.34x = 1,023,279.78 × 419,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,482.34x = 428,965,043,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,965,043,920.28/741,482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,523.62

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