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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,483.84, 1,023,207.96 and 419,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,483.84, 1,023,207.96 and 419,174.72 is: 578,438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,483.84 : 1,023,207.96 = 419,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,483.84/1,023,207.96 = 419,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,483.84x = 1,023,207.96 × 419,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,483.84x = 428,902,910,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,902,910,134.77/741,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,438.65

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