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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,700.23, 1,023,566.45 and 419,458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,700.23, 1,023,566.45 and 419,458.52 is: 578,864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,700.23 : 1,023,566.45 = 419,458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,700.23/1,023,566.45 = 419,458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,700.23x = 1,023,566.45 × 419,458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,700.23x = 429,343,668,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,343,668,238.65/741,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,864.14

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