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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,539.88, 1,023,377.49 and 419,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,539.88, 1,023,377.49 and 419,253.03 is: 578,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,539.88 : 1,023,377.49 = 419,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,539.88/1,023,377.49 = 419,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,539.88x = 1,023,377.49 × 419,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,539.88x = 429,054,113,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,054,113,516.30/741,539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,598.84

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