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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,568.44, 1,023,416.88 and 419,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,568.44, 1,023,416.88 and 419,281.68 is: 578,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,568.44 : 1,023,416.88 = 419,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,568.44/1,023,416.88 = 419,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,568.44x = 1,023,416.88 × 419,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,568.44x = 429,099,948,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,099,948,786.76/741,568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,638.36

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