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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,561.78, 1,023,382.77 and 419,252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,561.78, 1,023,382.77 and 419,252.66 is: 578,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,561.78 : 1,023,382.77 = 419,252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,561.78/1,023,382.77 = 419,252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,561.78x = 1,023,382.77 × 419,252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,561.78x = 429,055,943,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,055,943,403.75/741,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,584.22

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