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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,698.99, 1,023,564.72 and 419,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,698.99, 1,023,564.72 and 419,457.27 is: 578,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,698.99 : 1,023,564.72 = 419,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,698.99/1,023,564.72 = 419,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,698.99x = 1,023,564.72 × 419,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,698.99x = 429,341,663,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,341,663,119.51/741,698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,862.41

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