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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,617.60, 1,023,452.44 and 419,375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,617.60, 1,023,452.44 and 419,375.92 is: 578,750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,617.60 : 1,023,452.44 = 419,375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,617.60/1,023,452.44 = 419,375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,617.60x = 1,023,452.44 × 419,375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,617.60x = 429,211,308,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,211,308,601.25/741,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,750.17

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